2 days ago
Bahrain Defence Force Marks International Sporting Success with National Pride
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, on the recent sporting achievements by the BDF judo and golf teams.
The teams proudly represented Bahrain in two major global events — the 43rd Military World Judo Championship held in Germany, and the 16th Military World Golf Championship hosted in Kenya — bringing home honorable results and further raising Bahrain's sporting profile on the international stage.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, praised the leadership's unwavering support for military sports. He emphasized that these victories are a direct outcome of the continued royal patronage and the attention given to nurturing athletic excellence within the armed forces.
He also commended the Bahrain Military Sports Federation for their dedicated efforts in preparing the teams, noting that these achievements are yet another milestone in Bahrain's growing list of international sports accomplishments.
