HM the King attends Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today attended the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship which kicked off here today with the participation of an elite of world and Olympic champions and big names in the sport, alongside Bahraini triathletes.
Upon arrival at the Bahrain International Circuit, HM the King was welcomed by the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

HM King Hamad conferred the Appreciation Medal on Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, and congratulated him on winning an advanced position during the prestigious world race.

HM the King also congratulated the Bahrain Endurance Team following its member Daniela Ryf's winning of the women's Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain.

Shaikh Nasser briefed HM the King on the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship, which the kingdom is organising in the Middle East, as well as the number of athletes participating in it.

HM King congratulated Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid for the outstanding organisation of the world sport event in a bid to project the honourable image of the kingdom and its ability to host and organise mega sporting events that attract the best world athletes.

HM the King exchanged cordial talks with the participating athletes who expressed sincere thanks and gratitude to the kingdom for hosting the Ironman Championship, praising the facilities provided for the participants to ensure the success of the event.

HM King Hamad stressed that such a key sporting event has attracted massive audience and reflected the fair competition, noting that sports events offer platforms to foster mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among athletes of the world.

HM the King wished the athletes further success.