Manama: His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the final match of the eighth edition of the Royal Artillery Ramadan Football Championship for Officers, held at the Royal Artillery Stadium. The championship is organised annually by the Royal Artillery.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness highlighted the Kingdom's sporting progress and achievements across various fields, emphasising the vital role of sports in enhancing well-being, developing social skills, and fostering values of cooperation and discipline. His Highness commended the Bahrain Defence Force for its support of the tournament and praised the Royal Artillery's efforts in organising this prominent competition.
Following the final match, His Highness awarded the General Command Camp team the championship title after their victory over the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) with a score of 5-4. His Highness congratulated the winners and organisers on the tournament and wished them continued success in future competitions.
His Highness also honoured the players of both teams in the final, as well as the tournament's best player, top scorer, best goalkeeper, and the referees. To mark the occasion, His Highness was presented with a commemorative gift by the Commander of the Royal Artillery.
Major General Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ahmad, Commander of the General Command Camp, Major General Shaikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Khalifa, the Commander of the Royal Artillery, Major General Isa Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Commander of the Royal Special Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohammed Al Binali, the Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, and a number of unit commanders and senior Bahrain Defence Force officers also attended the event.