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His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, participated in the (PRO-AM) category of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of the Rolex Series of the "Race to Dubai 2026", with a prize fund of US$9 million. His Highness participated in a team that included Irish international star Rory McIlroy, Tony Maiolo, and Dr. Pawan Munjal, delivering an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. His Highness affirmed that the participation was positive and distinctive, amid friendly competition with an elite group of world golf stars in the PRO-AM category. His Highness praised the great efforts made by the United Arab Emirates in hosting and organising international tournaments, wishing all participants success. The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is one of the most prominent sporting events, attracting the world's best golf players, including Rory McIlroy, who holds the record for the most tournament wins (four times).more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, participated in the 100 km International Endurance Race, as part of the His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation. His Highness’s participation was followed by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s participation confirms his continued support of endurance racing, and his keenness to be present at national and international championships. His Highness affirmed that endurance racing is one of the cornerstones of Bahraini equestrian sports, as these races enhance the values of challenge and discipline. His Highness noted that His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad’s support of the championship has contributed to creating a qualitative shift in endurance racing and increased the competitiveness of Bahraini riders and their ability to excel regionally and internationally. His Highness praised the wide participation in the championship, affirming that this large turnout reflects the prestigious status of endurance racing. His Highness wished success to the riders participating in the private stables race, which will be held on Saturday. The championship programme concludes on Saturday with the 120 km Private Stables Race for the His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup, amid widespread anticipation for fierce competition between elite stables and riders.more
Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander won first place in the 6th Royal Bahraini Air Force Golf Tournament (Individual category), which was held at Al Suqoor Golf Course at the Royal Bahraini Air Force's Isa Air Base, with wide participation from players and an exceptional sporting atmosphere. The participants competed to complete 18 holes, with His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad achieving first place in the gross scoring. Khalifa Al Marisi come second, Nasser Yaqoob third, and Khalifa Al Kaabi fourth. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad praised the efforts made by the Royal Bahraini Air Force in organising the tournament, affirming that it enhances communication among the members of the military and the sporting community. His Highness's participation confirms his continued support for all sports and keenness to promote sports as an effective tool in instilling discipline and teamwork, in addition to its role in supporting physical and mental health, especially in military institutions.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, watched his children, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa participate in the Spartan Sports Festival 2025, which is held annually with wide participation across various categories. His Highness’s sons participated in the Calisthenics competition in the Street lifting category for under-16, held for the first time in the Kingdom. His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad gave outstanding performances in the competitions. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed that the Spartan Sports Festival is a unique model for competitive sporting events, which build a promising generation for the future. His Highness pointed out that the participation of young people in the festival reinforces the values of discipline, teamwork and positive challenge, as it represents an important educational experience and allows them to experience the atmosphere of sports competition first-hand and instils a love of sports as a way of life. His Highness emphasised his keenness to encourage them to participate in competitive events. His Highness praised the festival’s excellent organisation and the fierce competition witnessed in its various categories and congratulated all first-place winners. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad won first place with 21 points, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad came in third with 17 points, while Hassan Mohammed Hassan won second place with 18 points.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, participated in the 120 km endurance race of the Asian Equestrian Championships, held in Pattaya, Thailand. Attending the race were, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club’s High Committee, Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The race took place over five stages with varied terrain and difficult endurance tests and saw fierce competition until the final stage. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that participating in the Asian Equestrian Championship was positive for the team, especially as it raised their readiness for upcoming events. His Highness praised the race’s high standards and the open competition among participants. His Highness congratulated the top three winners and wished all riders success in upcoming races. The horse Everest La Maggiore did not pass the veterinary examination in the final stage, while Emirati rider Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi took first place, Royal Endurance Team rider Saud Mubarak Sabt took second, and Patanakol from Thailand took third.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, attended the veterinary examination for the Asian Equestrian Championships to be held in Pattaya, Thailand. Also present were His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for the Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club High Committee and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Highness will lead the Royal Endurance Team in the 120-kilometre race with the horse Everest La Maggiore, with whom he won the World Championship held in France last year. On the occasion, His Highness affirmed that the Asian Equestrian Championship is an important milestone for the Royal Team in its regional and international participation. His Highness explained that the Royal Team has been working diligently and continuously to prepare the horses and riders to the highest technical standards, noting the team's aspirations to achieve positive results that enhance Bahrain's presence in international forums and consolidate its honorable history and continuous achievements on the international and global stages. His Highness led the team's final training session, which focused on technical aspects, raising the readiness of the riders and horses, and ensuring that they arrive at the race in the best possible condition, reflecting the team's strategy of comprehensive preparation for major competitions. The Royal Endurance Team, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa will participate in the 120-kilometre race, along with riders Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Shaikh Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, Mohammed Al Hashimi, and Saud Mubarak Sabt.more
The Victorious Golf Team, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, won first place in the ProAm tournament as part of the King Hamad Trophy, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association for the 17th consecutive year at the Royal Golf Club. The Victorious team, consisting of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Luke Joy, Phillip Clough and Soufiane Toudaoui, deservedly won first place with a total of 107 points. His Highness affirmed that the King Hamad Trophy has become one of the most prominent tournaments in the region and the world, attracting the participation of elite professional and amateur players, confirming the Kingdom's position in hosting international sporting events and contributing to enhancing and developing golf. His Highness added that Victorious' first place victory was the result of joint efforts and teamwork, wishing the team continued success and praising the competition and high sportsmanship witnessed during the tournament. Second place went to the team consisting of Ayoub Id-Omar, Waleed Al-Alawi, Tawfeeq Al-Moayyad and Arun Varma, while third place went to the team consisting of Raphael Le Bot, David Bruce, Rodney Masoud and Matt Wadsworth. In the professional singles competition, British professional Tom Sloman won first place with 37 points, French professional Raphael Le Bot came second with 36 points, and American professional Cole Madey came third with 36 points.more
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 26th Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament, organised by the American Mission Hospital at the Royal Golf Club, has concluded. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, participated with the Victorious team on the third day of the tournament, while participating with the Safriya team on the second day. On the occasion, His Highness affirmed that His Majesty the King's patronage of the tournament confirms His Majesty's continued support for Bahraini sport in general and golf in particular, which is steadily progressing towards further development and prosperity. His Highness praised the organisational level of the tournament since it began, noting that the wide participation reflects support for charitable and humanitarian initiatives that benefit society, commending the participants’ performance and the outstanding technical level of the tournament. The tournament witnessed wide participation from teams and players from various bodies, amid strong competition and advanced technical skill, reflecting the development of golf in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Victorious team, consisting of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, Mike Lorenzo, Mahdi Tadaoui and Soufiane Tadaoui, won first place in the Championship Flight, with a total of 46.2 points. Second place went to the Ministry of Interior team with a total of 48.7 points, and third place went to the Mohammed Jalal team (2) with 51.3 points. First place in the Premier Flight went to the Safriya team, consisting of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, Mohammed Mousallam, Soufiane Tadaoui and Mahdi Tadaoui with a total of 47.1 points. Second place went to the Jakers team with a total of 47.4 points, and third place went to the VGA team with a total of 49.3 points.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, directed the Bahrain Cycling Association to make optimal preparations for organizing the fifth edition of His Highness's Cycling Tour for Amateurs, which will be held from November 5 to 8, in cooperation with Faalyat Company. His Highness affirmed that the cycling tour aims to make sport a way of life in Bahraini society, which has a significant positive impact on public health and quality of life, and enhances youth participation in competitive sports activities. His Highness explained that the tour is an important element in promoting a cycling culture and plays a prominent role in highlighting the Kingdom of Bahrain's tourist attractions, especially as it passes through a number of the Kingdom's governorates, in addition to encouraging amateurs, citizens, GCC nationals, and residents to practice sports and discover new talents. His Highness pointed out that the previous four editions of the tour have been a remarkable success in terms of participation and open competition among all. His Highness noted the importance of joint efforts among various parties to ensure the success of the tour. The fifth edition of the tour will include several categories of participants, including Bahraini cyclists and residents from various countries in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as cyclists from GCC countries, thereby contributing to strengthening fraternity and sporting cooperation.more
Caballo De Mar, the horse owned by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee for the Victorious Forever team, won first place at the Paris Longchamp racecourse over a distance of 4,000 metres, winning the Qatar Prix du Cadran for the second race of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Group 1. On the occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that this victory reflects the high standing that Bahraini equestrian sports have achieved on the international stage and embodies the result of continuous work and the ambitious vision to raise Bahrain’s flag in global events. His Highness praised the efforts of jockey Tom Marquand and trainer George Scott, as well as their tireless work in preparing the horse to achieve this well-deserved victory in one of the most important Group 1 races in Europe. His Highness wished the Victorious Forever team continued success in future participations. Caballo De Mar delivered a strong performance under jockey Tom Marquand amid fierce competition from the other horses, and deservedly took first place, beating the world's elite horses.more
