MANAMA, Sept 8 (NNN-BNA) – King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was welcomed upon his return home by the Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.
King Hamad went to the Spanish capital, Madrid, where he visited former Spanish Monarch, King Juan Carlos, was reassured about his health and wished him abundant health.
King Juan Carlos expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to King Hamad for his kind visit and noble feelings, wishing the King abundant health and happiness.
King Hamad also attended the conclusion of the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, held in Nice, France, with the participation of the Bahrain endurance team, and athletes from various countries.
Upon arrival, King Hamad was welcomed by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, senior local officials and senior officials from the high organising committee of the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
The King’s Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, briefed King Hamad on the participation of the Bahrain endurance team in the championship, as well as, its preparations for such a world sporting event.
King Hamad congratulated Bahrain’s endurance team for winning the first and second places in the Championship, praising their strong determination and distinguished levels throughout the event, hailing the numerous world titles attained by Bahrainis at various championships and competitions, citing Shaikh Nasser’s winning of the Ironman World Championship 2018 in the US.
King Hamad praised such world sporting gatherings, noting that, they are platforms to strengthen friendship and cooperation among world athletes and youth.
The King wished all the competitors further success.– NNN-BNA
