HH Shaikh Khalid issues edict to register Bahraini Chess Federation

TDT | Manama

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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 Bahrain Olympic Committee issued edict No 1 / 2023 regarding the registration of the Bahraini Chess Federation in the registry of the General Sports Authority.

HH Shaikh Khalid issued the edict after reviewing edict No. 21 / 1989 and its amendments, edict No. 61 / 2021, edict No. 15 /2014 and 32 /2020.

The edict supports mind sports and its practitioners and affirms its local and international status as many regional and international tournaments are held, including the biennial Chess Olympiad.