HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad chairs 3rd Asian Youth Games organising committee meeting

Manama, Sep. 9 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh 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, chaired the meeting of the Supreme Organising Committee of the 3rd Asian Youth Games. The event will be held from October 22-31 under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the efforts of the Supreme Organising Committee and the Executive Committee, and highlighted Bahrain’s readiness to host the event.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the cooperation between government ministries, agencies and private-sector institutions, further noting the role of the Executive Committee and the recognition it received from the Olympic Council of Asia.

The meeting reviewed a presentation by the Ministry of Works on organisational support and facilities for the Games, as well as reports from the Supreme Committee on preparations, the final sports programme, and the schedule outlined by the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee, chaired by Yousef Duaij, also presented a detailed report with statistics and information on the number of participants, venues for competitions and training, workforce, meetings, hotels, agreements, technical staff, transport fleet and progress in committee tasks.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad emphasised the importance of continuing dedicated efforts to fulfil all requirements for the success of the Games. His Highness expressed satisfaction with the progress made, noting that it demonstrates the efficiency and commitment of Bahrain’s youth in addressing challenges and representing the Kingdom, and extended best wishes to all committees.