Sarajevo, Bahrain Boxing Federation achieved third place in both the 57kg and 80kg categories at the Sarajevo Trophy Tournament in Bosnia. The national team delegation was represented by coach Tony Davis from the Bahrain Boxing Federation, national coach Mohamed Naseem, and boxers Fahad Saleh and Ali Asad. The national team participated in the tournament with a delegation that included Tony Davis, the Head Coach of the Bahrain Boxing Federation; Mohamed Naseem, the National Coach; and boxers Fahad Saleh and Ali Asad. Fahad Saleh won third place and a bronze medal in the 57kg category, while Ali Asad also secured third place and a bronze medal in the 80kg category. Rashid Feleyfel, President of the Bahrain Boxing Federation, commended the team's performance under Davis's leadership, noting the contribution to Bahrain's boxing achievements. He also highlighted the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His M ajesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). Feleyfel also acknowledged the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the GSA and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council (BCSC), in supporting combat sports federations, which has led to continued success in these disciplines. Feleyfel congratulated the boxers on their achievements and wished them continued success in future competitions. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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