Manama, Jun 23 (BNA) – President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS), Hisham Mohammed Al-Jowder, today praised the great accomplishment made by Bahrain Triathlon team led by Chairman of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, with the participation of SCYS First Deputy Chairman, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, for winning US Iron Man Championship, at the teams level.

Al-Jowdar said that the Bahraini victory highlights Bahrain’s advance standing internationally thanks to the follow-up and support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

He underlined the new achievement that reflects the determination spirit of the triumphant Bahraini team and reflects the development of Bahraini sport in general and Triathlon sport in particular.

MJ

BNA 1654 GMT 2014/06/23