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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Plans First-Ever Regional Water Sports Excellence Center
Bahrain is taking a major step toward becoming a regional hub for water sports. A coordination meeting was recently held between the Bahrain Aquatics Federation and a delegation from the World Aquatics Federation to discuss the creation of the Bahrain Center of Excellence, supported by GFH Financial Group in collaboration with the University of Technology Bahrain. The upcoming center will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, serving as a regional platform to train and develop talents in swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and water polo—all in line with international standards. Present at the meeting were Abdulla Atiya, President of the Bahrain Aquatics Federation, Ahmed Abdulghaffar, Executive Director of Operations at the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Farhan Saleh, a board member of the federation. Officials emphasized that the project represents a strategic step for the Kingdom, enhancing its ability to host international tournaments and events while nurturing a new generation of Bahraini athletes ready to shine on the global stage.
Daily Tribune
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Aquatics Federation Holds First Board Meeting for 2024-2028 Term
TDT | Manama Email : editor@ The Bahrain Aquatics Federation held its first board meeting for the 2024-2028 electoral term, chaired by Abdullah Atiya, the federation's president. At the start of the meeting, Atiya welcomed the newly elected board members, congratulating them on earning the trust of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. He praised the members for their expertise and experience, expressing confidence in their ability to advance the federation's goals in the coming years.
