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Bahraini sports official ï¿¼elected to helm of ASC

By DT News Network. S haikh Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has been elected as the President of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) for the next four years. He was elected uncontested to the post. Congratulating him, HM the King's Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Supreme Co

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Published 8 November 2015, 8:00 · Updated 21:27

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Bahraini sports official ï¿¼elected to helm of ASC

Shaikh Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has been elected as the President of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) for the next four years. He was elected uncontested to the post.

Congratulating him, HM the King’s Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President and Bahrain Olympic Committee President HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa described the achievement as an outstanding achievement for the sport of shooting in the Kingdom.

“It’s is a proof of the distinguished status enjoyed by Bahraini sporting personalities among members of the shooting community in Asia,” he remarked, adding that the election reflected Shaikh Ali’s experience in the field of shooting.

Shaikh Nasser expressed full confidence in the ability of Bahrainis to take advantage of leadership positions to bring about new achievements for the sport movement in the Kingdom.

Sports Minister lauds

Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs Hisham Mohammed Al Jowdar also congratulated Shaikh Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa following his election to the post of the President of the ASC yesterday.

The Minister said the win was the fruitful result of the constant support of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for the sport movement in the Kingdom.

“The unanimous election of a Bahraini personality to lead the ASC confirms the confidence of the Asian shooting community in the ability of Bahrainis to hold top posts,” he commented.

“The new post also crowns the efforts exerted by Shaikh Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa when he was the President of the Bahrain Shooting Association in promoting the game.”

On the occasion, Secretary- General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also congratulated Shaikh Ali following his election to the ASC.

“The presidency of Bahraini sport personality over ASC reflects the distinguished status enjoyed by Bahrainis at the continental and international levels thanks to the constant support of Bahraini leaders,” he said.

Shaikh Salman expressed full confidence in Shaikh Ali’s ability in leading the prestigious firm.

Bahraini sports official ï¿¼elected to helm of ASC

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