Manama: His Highness Lieutenant Colonel Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today attended a ceremony honouring First Lieutenant Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, in recognition of his participation in the Marathon des Sables in the Kingdom of Morocco, organised by the Military Sports Federation in cooperation with the Bahrain Athletics Association.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the prowess of the Kingdom's sports sector, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, which have empowered Bahraini athletes and enabled them to succeed.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman affirmed that the global sporting achievements of Team Bahrain across disciplines are a source of national pride and a testament to the talent of the youth of Bahrain.
His Highness congratulated First Lieutenant Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa on completing the renowned Marathon des Sables, one of the world's most demanding races, becoming the first Bahraini ever to finish the event.
His Highness commended the support of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), and his directives to the Military Sports Federation to encourage and support military athletes.
Turning to the local sports arena, His Highness congratulated BDF personnel who are part of Muharraq Club's football team on winning the HM the King's Football Cup, as well as those part of Muharraq Club's basketball team on winning the Zain Bahrain Basketball League title and the Khalifa bin Salman Basketball Cup.
His Highness stressed that the achievements of military athletes reflect the advanced level of Bahraini sport across disciplines, underscoring the importance of building on these accomplishments to achieve further successes for the Kingdom.