His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has deputised the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, currently held here, in the presence of Bahraini Ambassador to the UK, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.
On the occasion, HH Shaikh Khalid affirmed the strength and steady growth of the long-standing Bahrain-UK relations, in light of HM King Hamad’s vision, and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which contributed to bolstering bilateral cooperation at all levels.
HH Shaikh Khalid stressed the importance of the Royal Windsor Horse Show which bears witness to the historical and unique bilateral sports relations, thanks to the constant follow-up of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
He praised the outstanding participation of the Royal Endurance Team in the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and the distinguished performance of its jockeys, wishing them further success.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad was keen to attend the show, supporting Bahraini riders and giving them directives, which motivated them to lead the first stages of the 100-km, 120-km and 160-km races.
HH Shaikh Khalid also met a number of British personalities, and reviewed with them the solid bilateral relations, as well as the need to further strengthen them in various fields, especially sports.
Source: Bahrain News Agency