Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Royal Guard Commander Brigadier His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa on his qualification for the IRONMAN World Championship, which will be held in Hawaii in October 2018.

 

HH Shaikh Nasser was able to qualify for the international event after winning first place in the IRONMAN Middle East Amateur Championship which was hosted by Bahrain from November 23 to 25.

The minister said that the Royal Guard Commander’s victory reflects Bahrain’s strides and ability to compete at different international championships, hailing the outstanding organisation.

He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for his support, hailing the Government’s keen interest in promoting youth and upgrading sport facilities.

Source: BNA