TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com His Majesty the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Royal Endurance Team Captain, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, clinched yesterday the coveted title in this year's FEI Wo
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Royal Endurance Team Captain, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, clinched yesterday the coveted title in this year’s FEI World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi.
HH Shaikh Nasser outclassed other contenders from the UAE, Uruguay and Spain to win the race and lift the prestigious trophy in a winning time of seven hours, 36 minutes and 39 seconds.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa followed up the 160-kilometre race, which was held at Boudheeb Global Village in the UAE.
A total of 126 contenders representing 36 countries were in the fray.
HH Shaikh Nasser dedicated the victory to HM the King, praising royal support to sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain, particularly endurance sports.
He noted the string of landmark sports achievements in the prosperous era of HM the King.
HH Shaikh Nasser also expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his continued support.
He hailed the success of the UAE in hosting the world endurance championship, praising the outstanding organisation which reflects the UAE’s ability to hold major sporting events.
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa followed up the race and congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser on the victory.
