HM King receives national handball team following Asian championship title
Manama, Jan. 31 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received the players of the Kingdom of Bahrain national handball team, along with the technical and administrative staff, at Al Safriya Palace, on the occasion of their victory in the Asian Handball Championship, held in the State of Kuwait, marking a first title for Bahraini handball.
The reception was attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
His Majesty congratulated the national team on the achievement, commending their performance, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. His Majesty noted that the title reflects the advanced level reached by Bahraini handball and the continued progress of national sports.
His Majesty lauded the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in supporting sports and youth development, as well as the work of the Bahrain Handball Federation, led by Ali Isa Ishaqi, and the technical and administrative staff for their preparation and organisation.
His Majesty also commended the support of Bahraini fans, whose presence and encouragement contributed to the team’s success, and urged the players to maintain their level and continue striving for further achievements in upcoming competitions.
On the occasion, His Majesty directed that housing units be granted to members of the national handball team, in appreciation of the achievement and in recognition of their contribution to raising Bahrain’s profile at the continental level.
The members of the national handball team, along with the technical and administrative staff, expressed their appreciation to His Majesty the King for the continued support, noting that such recognition serves as a strong incentive to pursue further success and represent the Kingdom with distinction. They also expressed appreciation for the support provided by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad throughout the championship and during external participations.
