“The Royal patronage reflects HM the King’s keen interest in backing sport events hosted in Bahrain”, he said.
He said he was honoured to participate in the operetta marking the opening ceremony. He also described “Bahrain 11” as reaffirming the Kingdom’s ability to play host to sport championship and ensure their success.
He also hailed the support of Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and SCYS first deputy chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.