Shaikh Khalid congratulates Shaikh Nasser on Arab medal

Manama, Feb.18 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, sent a congratulatory telegram to his brother, His Highness 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 on the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Arab Medal in the Sport of Equestrian. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa achieved the international victory by winning third position globally and first position in the Arab world at the World Endurance Championship held in the Slovak Republic. The telegram is as follows: Dear Brother, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, May Allah Protect You, 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 Al Salam Alaykum with blessings of Allah, It is our pleasure to congratulate Your Highness on the occasion of, the 7th Regional Group in the International Equestrian Federation, awarding Your Highness the Outstanding Arab Medal in the Sport of Equestrian, after you achieved a well-deserved third position globally and first position among Arab jockeys at the World Equestrian Championship 2016 held in the Slovak Republic. We would like to express our pride and gratitude to Your Highness on the international achievement at the World Championship, which gives the Kingdom of Bahrain a distinguished presence in the championship, and which was seen by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, ruler of the country, May Protect Him. This outstanding result strengthens Bahrain's position on the global map. There is no doubt, this honourable result is due to the continuous support of the wise leadership to the youth and sports sector, most notably the sport of equestrian and endurance races, and the tireless efforts of Your Highness which contributed to raising the level of athletes which reflects in the development of many sports that have led to outstanding Bahraini achievement at various international championships. We wish Your Highness the best of luck and success. Your Brother, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President of Bahrain Athletics Association