Manama: Jan. 21 – (BNA) The Supreme Council for Youth and Sports’ secretary-general, HE Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, has submitted utmost felicitations and congratulations to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the successful hosting of Khaleeji21 Soccer Championship in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the period 5-18 January 2013, and hailed His Majesty for His Majesty’s kind patronage of the GCC Soccer Championship2013 which has contributed a lot by enriching sports and left its positive impact in the hearts and souls of members of the organizing committees.
Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also submitted utmost congratulations and felicitations to HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister on the successful hosting of the GCC Football Tournament2013 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the role of His Royal Highness in enhancing gains accomplished by the Kingdom at the level of the GCC specifically in football tournaments.
The secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, HE Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, also praised the great role of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, in supporting the Tournament’s High Organizing Committee which is part of constant support and welfare extended by HRH the Crown Prince to the youth and sports movement in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also praised Bahrain’s unique achievements which have boosted its good reputation and prestigious position GCC-wise thanks to the wise leadership who have always supported youth and sports emanating from their keenness on the important role of youth in reflecting the bright positive image of the community which has been embodied in the 21st GCC Football Championship2013.
Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also congratulated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa the President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Chairman of the Championship’s High Organizing Committee, citing the leading directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa which constituted the key foundation on which operating committees relied in serving the participating delegations. Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also thanked all workers and volunteers in the various committees of the tournament and all Bahraini youths for their allegiance and keenness to honor the name of the Kingdom of Bahrain throughout the tournament, in line with the values of good citizenship consecrated by the directives of HM the King, pointing out the great role of loyal Bahraini youths who have gained the admiration and appreciation from all guests and observers for good organizing and generous hospitality.
Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa concluded his statement by thanking all Bahraini masses who have set a perfect example of popular and official solidarity.(IY)