Manama: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has issued Edict (3) of 2025. This edict pertains to the formation of the Supreme Organising Committee for Bahrain's hosting of the 3rd Asian Youth Games in 2025.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the newly formed committee will be chaired by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and will include a range of officials from various sectors. Among the members are HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, who will serve as Deputy Chairman, and Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Commander of the Royal Medical Services. Other notable members include Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the General Sports Authority, and Shaikha Dr. Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities and Gender Balance in Sports Committee.
The committee's primary responsibility will be to prepare, organise, and host the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Each member is expected to execute their assigned duties and work collaboratively to ensure the event is conducted successfully, adhering to the established rules and regulations.
The decision mandates that all involved parties implement the necessary measures to ensure the event's success. The edict takes effect immediately, marking the start of preparations for the upcoming Games.