The International School Sports Federation (ISF) Gymnasiade Bahrain 2024 logo was officially launched under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The logo was launched during a ceremony at the Bahrain National Theatre in the presence of senior officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of missions.
Shaikh Khalid affirmed the kingdom’s readiness to host the largest sports event in terms of the number of participants in October next year, stressing that the event was made possible due to the support of His Majesty King Hamad. He also commended the co-operation of all authorities concerned and their keenness to make the event a success.
Bahrain is preparing to host the event next year. The games will be held over 10 days, with the participation of 5,000 students from more than 80 countries, in 25 different sports. Fourteen sites have been allocated for the event, which include athletics, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, boxing, taekwondo, karate, judo, table tennis, badminton, ground tennis, handball, volleyball, dancing, chess, javelin throw, darts and paralympic games.