HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad meets World Triathlon President

Manama, June 30 (BNA):  His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), met with Antonio Arimany, President of the World Triathlon.   

The meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the GSA; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the BOC; Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the GSA; and Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary General of the BOC.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the World Triathlon’s efforts in supporting national federations and promoting the sport globally, noting its growing importance and inclusion in the Asian and Olympic Games.

The meeting discussed means to enhance cooperation to develop triathlon in the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially given the sport’s recent growth and popularity, supported by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the SCYS.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to working with the World Triathlon to achieve further success and develop joint projects, wishing President Arimany continued success.