MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: As the Kingdom of Bahrain gears up to host the Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, 2025, Ali Hussain, Director of Sports Media, has reaffirmed that Bahrain Sports Channel will broadcasting Asian Games, the largest sporting event in the history of Bahrain. He emphasized that the coverage will be comprehensive and unprecedented in both scale and content.
Hussain stated that television broadcasting will be the backbone of the media coverage, explaining, “Both Bahrain Sports Channel One and Two will broadcast the events live every day. We have allocated seven live broadcasts daily to cover 26 sports throughout the competition, featuring both men’s and women’s categories.”
He added that the plan includes live coverage of more than 145 competitions across various media platforms, reflecting the significant efforts made to showcase this continental event in a manner befitting Bahrain’
He also noted that the coverage will not be limited to live broadcasts; it will include both live and recorded programmes to enhance audience engagement. “Daily morning and evening studios will be aired to keep pace with the tournament’s developments, highlighting key results and analyses with contributions from a select group of experts, stars, and sporting champions. Additionally, recorded programmes will showcase behind-the-scenes footage, fan voices, and highlight the most memorable moments from the competitions.”
He confirmed that all finals, along with the opening and closing ceremonies, will be broadcast live across Bahrain Sports Channels.
“The broadcasting plan has been developed according to the highest standards of professional excellence, utilizing all available human and technical resources. Daily reports and highlights will be aired throughout the day to ensure comprehensive coverage of the tournament in every Bahraini home.”
