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), received Bahrain's National Football Team upon their arrival at Bahrain International Airport after winning the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, held in the State of Kuwait.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the national team's determination and dedication, emphasising that their achievement is a source of pride for all Bahrainis.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad highlighted the unwavering support for Bahraini sports, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad underscored that this achievement serves as a source of motivation to pursue even greater accomplishments in the future, particularly with the goal of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.