World Endurance Champion awarded in official ceremony


Monpazier, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, was officially awarded the gold medal after being crowned champion of the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship 2024 in Monpazier, France. 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; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment; other dignitaries; and the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad. HH Shaikh Nasser and the Royal Endurance Team celebrated the victory, which was met with widespread applause from the audience. The horse Everest La Majorie was awarded the Best Horse Condition Award. This marks the second consecutive year that His Highness Shaikh Nasser has secured the world tit
le, following his victory in the previous championship held in Bou Thib, UAE. His Highness completed the race in 8 hours and 32 minutes, ahead of the UAE’s Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi, who finished second, and France’s Melody Theolissat, who took third. Royal Endurance Team rider Jaafar Mirza finished 14th. H.F, N.N, A.A

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HM King congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister


Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, on the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France.

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Foreign Minister receives British Ambassador


Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Alastair Long, the British Ambassador to Bahrain.

They discussed the historical ties and ongoing cooperation between Bahrain and the UK, as well as means to enhance bilateral coordination and advance mutual interests.

They also reviewed regional developments and other issues of shared interests.

Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the meeting.

Source: Bahrain News Agency