Manama: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), received the national athletes who achieved outstanding results in continental and international competitions, securing a total of 59 medals, including 19 gold, during the first half of 2025.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad underscored that the success of Bahraini sports across regional, Asian, and international arenas is attributed to the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the follow-up and interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the continued oversight of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty's Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of SCYS.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the national teams' strong performance in the first half of the year, highlighting their achievements across individual, team, and combat sports. He noted key milestones, including the table tennis team's qualification for the 2026 World Championship and the volleyball team's first Asian title, noting that such accomplishments reflect the strength of Bahraini sports and inspire further international success.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed pride in the accomplishments achieved, commending the efforts of the sports federations. He emphasized that the GSA and the BOC remain committed to providing all necessary support to empower athletes and sustain their success.
Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary General of BOC, expressed pride in the national achievement, attributing it to the support of HM the King and the follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He commended the unwavering support of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad in empowering athletes and ensuring Team Bahrain's strong presence on Arab and continental levels.
The reception honored several national teams for their outstanding achievements. The men's and women's athletics teams secured four gold medals at the Arab Cross Country Championship and one gold at the Asian Championship. The fencing team earned gold in the senior, junior, and youth categories at the Arab Championship.
The darts team won three gold medals at the Arab Cup, while the snooker and billiards team claimed three golds at the West Asian Championship. The men's table tennis team made a historic qualification to the 2026 World Championship in London, and the men's volleyball team captured a historic gold medal at the Asian Nations Championship. Additionally, the shooting team won gold at the Arab Shotgun and Air Rifle Championship. The judo and boxing teams each secured a gold medal at the Asian Championship. The bodybuilding team earned two gold medals at the Asian Championship, and the triathlon team took gold at the Asian Duathlon Championship.