HRH Crown Prince patronises Ironman closing ceremony

Manama, Dec. 11 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, the closing ceremony of the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship took place yesterday in the presence of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sport and President of Bahrain Athletics Association. On this occasion, HRH Prince Salman affirmed the constant support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, to sports and youth sectors, stressing HM the King's follow up to the achievements recorded by Bahrainis in both areas. Moreover, HRH the Crown Prince hailed the success established by the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship, highlighting the exceptional organisation and preparations to the event. HRH the Crown Prince congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the successful organisation of the event, pointing out that the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship has become one of the sporting events that contributes in maintaining the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its abilities to host and manage different international events in the sports and youth sectors. HRH also valued the tremendous efforts being made by HH Shaikh Nasser, which has contributed in distinguishing the Kingdom in the area of youth and sports, as well as attracting major sporting events to Bahrain. On the other hand, HRH Prince Salman further noted the participation of the Bahraini youth in this event thanks to the active encouragement by HH Shaikh Nasser who paved the way for them to compete against world champions. During the closing ceremony, the winners in the main event were crowned.