His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), visited Exhibition World Bahrain. The venue is set to host the 3rd Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
During the visit, HH Shaikh Khalid reviewed the progress of ongoing preparations and inspected the readiness of all sporting and administrative facilities. He highly commended the organizing teams for their tireless efforts in finalizing the arrangements for this major event.
Key Highlights from His Highness’s Remarks:
- Pride in National Talent: His Highness expressed his pride in the collective teamwork and dedication shown by Bahraini cadres in preparing for the Games, which are being hosted in the Kingdom for the first time.
- Showcasing Bahrain’s Capabilities: He emphasized that the event will reflect Bahrain’s core values and demonstrate its ability to host major international sporting competitions according to the highest global standards.
- Confidence in Excellence: His Highness expressed full confidence in the organizing committees and working groups to deliver an exceptional edition that befits Bahrain’s reputation and standing within the Asian continent.