Chairman of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, has congratulated HM the King's Representative for Charity and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on the ANOC Merit Award conferred on him during a ceremony held in Doha, Qatar.

BREEF Chairman said Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad was awarded in recognition of his remarkable efforts in upgrading the Olympic sport in Bahrain.

He added the Bahraini sport is resolutely moving along thanks to the royal support and planning led by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad that contributes to turning Bahrain into a distinct model in sport development.