The Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Bahrain’s junior national basketball team winning the Arab Championship held in Egypt.

His Highness affirmed that the outstanding efforts of the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa resulted in this remarkable achievement, which embodies the pioneering steps of the Khalid bin Hamad Gold Generation League initiative, which aims to prepare a promising generation of athletes capable of representing the Kingdom in the best way.

His Highness explained that this honorable achievement reflects the determination, perseverance and high potential of Bahraini youth, which qualifies them to reach podiums.

His Highness pointed out that this generation of players will be a cornerstone for the future of Bahraini basketball, praising the high spirit shown by the players throughout the championship.

His Highness congratulated the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Basketball Association, its technical and administrative staff, and the national team players, wishing them continued success.