HH Nasser bin Hamad: Bahrain’s hosting of the Arab Games reflects leadership support for sporting excellence

Manama, Nov. 9 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SYCS), affirmed that Bahrain’s hosting of the 2027 Arab Games reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the aspirations of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to establish the Kingdom as a key venue for major regional and international sporting events.

HH Shaikh Nasser noted that this milestone highlights the tireless efforts 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, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, whose leadership has been instrumental in elevating Bahrain’s sporting profile. HH Shaikh Nasser commended HH Shaikh Khalid’s achievements in successfully hosting major international competitions and his innovative initiatives that continue to drive the growth of Bahrain’s sports and youth sectors.

HH Shaikh Nasser stressed that hosting the 2027 Arab Games builds on Bahrain’s proven track record in organising world-class sporting events, most recently the outstanding success of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, which demonstrated the Kingdom’s advanced organisational capabilities and the professionalism of its national teams.