Bahrain : The Bahrain Royal Endurance Federation (BREEF) organised international and local qualifying races to commence the 2023-2024 endurance racing season, along with a junior race, at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. The races took place at night and witnessed wide participation and smooth organisation.
Nasser bin Hamad’s Children Crown Khalid bin Hamad’s Children as Champions in Junior Race
The junior race, spanning over 40 km, concluded with a special ceremony where the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honourary President of BREEF, namely HH Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, honoured the children of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee who won first and second places.
HH Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa secured the first-place position, followed by HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in second place. The third place was awarded to Khalid Al Ruwaie. Additionally, all the other participants in the race were also recognised and honoured for their participation.
The junior race saw good participation, reflecting the Federation’s vision to provide an ideal atmosphere for juniors to build a promising generation capable of carrying the banner of Bahraini endurance in the future. HH Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa came first, completing the race in 2:51:52. HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa came second in 2:51:53, while rider Khalid Al Ruwaie finished third in 2:51:53.
Victorious Tops International Race
Team Victorious topped the 100 km international qualifier, with rider Shahad Waleed finishing in 3:58:43. Her teammates Salman Isa Radhi came second after clocking 5:39:10, and Manal Majid finished third in 5:39:12.
Al Zaeem Leads Local Race
The 100 km local race was led by Al Zaeem’s rider Asim Abdulwahid who posted a time of 4:16:25. His teammate Jaber Bader came second with 4:16:26, while Mohammed Isa of Al Ajial Stable finished third in 5:42:59.
80 Km Race
In the 80 km local race, Yousif Abdulnabi of Al Safinat Stables finished first in 5:30:29. Husain Yonis of Awal Stables came second with 5:57:49, and Mohammed Yaser of RM Stable was third with 5:59:45.
Extensive Participation
The international and qualifying races organised by the Federation witnessed very wide participation, with 157 male and female riders representing various stables featuring in the events. Riders from outside Bahrain also took part, coming from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria and Pakistan.
