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, has extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the victory of Team KHK's horse Adrestis at the Royal Ascot Festival.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness Shaikh Khalid commended the achievement, noting that it highlights the ongoing support of His Majesty the King for equestrian sport and horse racing. He emphasized that Bahrain's success on the international stage is a result of the support from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid described the victory as a noteworthy addition to Bahrain's achievements in global equestrian sport. He remarked that this win follows the recent success of Team KHK's horse My Cloud, which also claimed first place at the Royal Ascot Festival. His Highness expressed hopes for continued success for Team KHK in upcoming competitions.