Manama, Feb. 7 (BNA): Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, the fourth week of Bahrain Tournament for Falcon and Hunting was concluded in Al Sabkha Area near Bahrain International Endurance Village on Saturday.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa congratulated the winners and appreciated the efforts of the members of the organising committees to make the tournament one of the most successful traditional sports events in the region.

The events of the fourth week of the tournament were attended by HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF).

The competitions of the fourth week of the tournament included several falconry competitions and advanced stages of Saluki hunting dogs races, shooting contests and a traditional Arabian horse race.

Similar contests will be organised during the fifth and final week of the tournament, which will be held on February 11-13 with the participation of local and regional contesters.

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BNA 0952 GMT 2016/02/07