Royal Recognition

Captain was recently ranked 1st in the world in international classification of endurance sports. To celebrate this incredible achievement, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended a special ceremony at the National Action Charter monument.

The event was flled with music, speeches, and a stunning drone presentation, all in honor of Shaikh Nasser’s victory in the 160km FEI Endurance World Championship held in the UAE. At the ceremony, Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, highlighted the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s commitment to the sports and youth sector. It was an inspiring event that showcased Bahrain’s dedication to excellence in sports, as the Championship featured tough competition among 126 riders from 36 countries in Boudheib International Endurance Village.

HRH Prince Salman then presented the Royal Endurance Team Captain with the Order of Ahmed Al Fateh and the Effciency Medal Award to members of the Royal Endurance Team.

The ceremony also included a documentary showing Shaikh Nasser’s victory and lyrical pieces by artists Ahmed Al Hermi, Nizar Abdulla, and Rashid Handhal.

At the end of the ceremony, which was attended by a number of senior offcials, Royal Family members and athletes, a memento was presented to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.