Manama, The seventh edition of the Nasser bin Hamad Marine Heritage Season kicked off with the "Heritage Swimmer" competition, where ten swimmers emerged victorious. The event, held near the Bahrain National Museum, featured two heats for participants aged 30 to 60 years. The season, organised by the Bahrain Inherited Traditional Sports Committee, aims to revive Bahrain's marine heritage and includes additional events such as fishing, traditional boat races, and a new breath-holding competition. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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