HIS Majesty King Hamad received senior members of the royal family, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, top officials, citizens, and Bahraini achievers who had represented the kingdom in international military sports competitions, at Al Sakhir Palace.
The King congratulated the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) on their outstanding results in recent regional and international military sports competitions.
He expressed pride in the commitment and professionalism of the kingdom’s military and security forces, thanking them for their service and for safeguarding Bahrain.
His Majesty was greeted by the teams who excelled in the first GCC Military Shooting Championship, the International Sniper Team Competition in Turkiye, the UAE SWAT Challenge, and the Royal Guard boxing team who competed in London. The King congratulated them on their outstanding achievements and wished them success in future events.
Colonel Mohammed Abdulaziz Mohammed expressed pride in meeting His Majesty the King and attributed the achievements of the BDF military sports teams to the King’s continued support and encouragement. He outlined the key accomplishments for 2025, including first place in the GCC Military Shooting Championship hosted by Bahrain, where the kingdom’s teams won the overall championship trophy, as well as first place in both the 200 metre rifle plate shooting event and the individual warrior competition. The team also secured second place in the pistol and submachine gun plate shooting events, and third place in the officer warrior category.
He further highlighted Bahrain’s second place finishes in the UAE SWAT Challenge and the International Sniper Team Competition held in Turkiye, where the team earned a silver medal.
Colonel Mohammed noted that these accomplishments reflect the BDF’s high levels of physical readiness and professionalism, and showcase the capabilities of Bahraini military teams at both regional and international levels.
Brigadier Mohammed Abdulatif Jalal, director of the Bahrain Military Sports Federation, presented a commemorative gift to His Majesty during the reception.
The meeting concluded with attendees expressing gratitude to His Majesty for the honour of the audience and his continued support, emphasising their loyalty and pride in the kingdom’s progress and its distinguished standing under the King’s leadership.
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