Manama: Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, expressed pride in the success of the Bahrain 2025 International Paralympic Badminton Championship, recently held at Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall with the participation of elite athletes from around the world.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij stated that hosting the tournament reflects the Kingdom's vision of becoming a regional and global hub for distinguished sporting events, particularly those supporting people of determination. He emphasized that Bahrain has repeatedly demonstrated its capability to host international-standard competitions, earning the trust of global sports federations and organisations.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij highlighted the tournament's wider impact beyond sports, noting its economic, tourism, and development dimensions. The Kingdom experienced a boost in tourism during the event, with delegations from 16 countries contributing to increased activity in hotels, restaurants, and transport services. Additionally, partnerships were formed with national companies across various sectors.
He noted the tournament as a platform for people of determination to showcase their abilities and active role in society, emphasizing that their perseverance and high-level performances demonstrate that disability drives, rather than hinders, excellence.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij further noted that the tournament supports sustainable development goals and reaffirmed the Bahrain Paralympic Committee's commitment to incorporating these goals across its programmes. He expressed gratitude to all governmental and private entities involved, praised the professionalism of national teams in organizing the event, and attributed the success to joint efforts and national partnership. He also expressed hopes for continued progress for Bahraini sport, especially for people of determination, on an international level.