Leadership congratulated on historic endurance achievement

Manama, Oct. 23 (BNA): HM the King’s Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has extended sincere congratulations to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, on the Royal Endurance Team’s winning of the World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors, held in Chile. The historic exploit was the first in the history of the Bahraini endurance sport. Rider Fahad Al Khatri won the race, was held for a distance of 120 km across five stages, clocking 5:20:57. He was followed by UAE Said Mohammed, team mate Mansoor Said Al-Farisis. The Bahraini team, comprising riders Fahad Al Khatri, Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Salim Sabt and Dana Al-Binghadeer, also clinched the first place of the level of team. 11 countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Algeria and Bahrain, participated in the championship.