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HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad: Bahraini Endurance Makes Another Statement

In the presence of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa,  representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, Honourary President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of West Asian Athletics Federation, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, Captain of Al Khalidiya stables, were crowned the winners in HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup.

The event was held in the presence of HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of BREEF. The event featured two races, with the major one as open, and the second designed for local stable owners.

Following intense competition, Abdulrahman Al Zayed of Victorious Stable emerged as winner in the open race, completing the 120 km contest in 04:36:30 seconds, followed by Shaikha Najla bint Salman Al Khalifa of Al Khalidiya Stable. In third place came Fahad Al Khateri of Al Asayel Stable. Interestingly, only a mere two minutes separated the runner up and the third place winner (4:50:54s and 04:52:50s).

Abdulrahman Al Zayed and  Shaikha Najla bint Salman Al Khalifa

Meanwhile, Fahad Al Khateri found himself on top of the podium in the local stable owner race, finishing the event in 04:52:50s. Second was Othman Al Awadhi (05:06:00s) and third position went to Khalid Al Katabi (05:10:30s).

Al Zayed and Al Khateri Top Podiums of Open and Local Stable Owners Races

Al Zayed and Al Khateri Top Podiums of Open and Local Stable Owners Races

Al Zayed and Al Khateri Top Podiums of Open and Local Stable Owners Races

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad: Proud of Performances of Jockeys in the Race
Commenting on the event, HH Shaikh Nasser hailed the success achieved in HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup, expressing optimism at the capability of the Bahraini jockeys to triumph abroad in international events following the high-class performances showcased in the event.  

For his part, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the high-level of the endurance sport in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the prosperous era of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.  HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised BREEF’s efforts in putting successful development plans to ensure maintaining the successes achieved by the Kingdom in this sport.

Furthermore, HH Shaikh Faisal lauded the follow up of HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid to all the stages of the race, confirming that their support has played an integral part in making the event a tremendous success.

 

Source: Media Office of HH Sh Nasser Bin Hamada Al Khalifa

 
 
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