Manama: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, chaired the meeting of the Higher Organising Committee for the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled to take place in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, 2025.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness emphasized that the royal patronage of the Games underscores the importance of intensifying efforts by all ministries, government agencies, and private sector partners. He highlighted the need for continued coordination with the Executive Committee to ensure that preparations are completed in a timely manner and that the event reflects the Kingdom's distinguished record in hosting major international sporting events.
With approximately three months remaining until the opening of the Games, His Highness stressed the need to accelerate progress across all areas of preparation, particularly as this marks the first time Bahrain is hosting this event.
His Highness reiterated the importance of integration and sustained coordination among all concerned entities and the Executive Committee to meet the organisational requirements and ensure the successful delivery of the Games in a manner befitting Bahrain's reputation in hosting major sporting events.
During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the security plan presented by the Ministry of Interior, the proposed awards programme from the National Communication Centre, and the comprehensive media coverage and broadcast plan submitted by the Ministry of Information.
The meeting also discussed updates on the opening ceremony, the games torch design, official uniforms for organisers, and other key operational elements related to the Games.