HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince congratulated by BDF Commander-in-Chief on judo and golf teams’ achievements

Manama, June 28 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and Prime Minister, received congratulations from Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), on the international achievements of the BDF’s military judo and golf teams.

Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed said that these accomplishments reflect the outcomes of His Majesty the King’s care for the armed forces and the continued support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He also highlighted the BDF General Command’s interest in military sports, which has contributed to Bahrain’s growing record of international sporting achievements. He commended the BDF Military Sports Association for its role in preparing the teams for competition.

The BDF judo team ranked first among participating Gulf and Arab countries at the 43rd World Military Judo Championship in Germany. Ruslan Poltoratsky won the gold medal in the under 60 kg category, while his teammate Askerbii Gerbekov won silver in the under 81 kg category, outperforming athletes from 37 countries.

At the 16th World Military Golf Championship held in Kenya, the BDF golf team placed second overall, behind France, with South Africa taking third. Individually, Sergeant Khalifa Al Muraisi finished second, and other members of the team achieved high rankings in the senior category.

Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed commended the athletes’ determination and strong results, noting that their success serves as a driving force to further develop military sports and represent Bahrain proudly in international competitions. He also underscored the efforts of the BDF Military Sports Association and highlighted the ongoing support it receives from the Kingdom’s leadership.