Bahrain Championship Ready For Tee-Off

On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), attended the opening ceremony of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Golf Championship – part of the DP World Tour – which is being hosted by the Kingdom at the Royal Golf Club (RGC) from January 30 to February 2.
Upon HH Shaikh Nasser’s arrival at the RGC, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), and a number of Their Highnesses, Excellencies, and distinguished attendees and invitees, received him. The royal anthem was played after His Highness’s arrival.
HH Shaikh Nasser expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to His Majesty the King for patronising the tournament for the second year in a row and His Majesty’s wise vision in developing and enhancing Bahrain’s position on the international sports scene.
His Highness praised the outstanding efforts of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in supporting the youth and sports sectors in the Kingdom.
“Hosting this important tournament by the Kingdom of Bahrain constitutes a new addition to the series of successes achieved by the Kingdom in organising major sporting events,” HH Shaikh Nasser added.



“This tournament is also a great opportunity to advance the sport of golf, which is increasingly popular in Bahrain and the region, and constitutes a platform for international athletes to compete in a highly professional environment.”
He pointed out that the Kingdom of Bahrain has repeatedly proven its ability to host and organise major sporting events, reflecting its progress in the field of sports and its commitment to providing an ideal environment for athletes and participants.
“We always seek to enhance Bahrain’s position as a distinguished sports destination worldwide,” HH Shaikh Nasser stressed.
His Highness also expressed his thanks to all sponsors and contributors to the success of the event, expressing his pride in hosting the tournament, which opens new horizons for the development of golf in the Kingdom, and wished all the participants success.
“Hosting this tournament coincides with the Kingdom’s celebrations of the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to power, which was full of sporting achievements and successes, and during which the sports sector witnessed great development and rapid growth, so that our sport lives a prosperous era under the leadership of His Majesty,” HH Shaikh Nasser said.



The ceremony also featured a speech by Guy Kinnings, the CEO of the DP World Tour, followed by a musical performance and a dazzling cinematic show that embodied the history of golf in Bahrain.
“It is an honour to be here in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain to witness a quite incredible opening ceremony, and for what I’m sure will be another memorable edition of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship,” said Kinnings.
“Last year, the DP World Tour returned to Bahrain after a 13-year gap, and we are delighted to continue the momentum of that fantastic event as a global field of players gathers once again at the wonderful Royal Golf Club.
“Our thanks go to His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa for his vision and passion for the game of golf, and for inviting us once again to Bahrain.”
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