Paris : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), met with Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Paris, on the sidelines of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), was present.
During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser emphasised the pivotal role of the IOC in advancing global sports through its continuous support for national Olympic committees. He highlighted the cooperation between the BOC and the IOC, which has significantly contributed to the development of Bahraini sports professionals on both technical and administrative levels.
HH Shaikh Nasser lauded Bach’s efforts in developing the Olympic sports scene, noting the significant advancement and advancement seen in each edition of the Olympic Games, which bodes well for the future of this global event.
Bach affirmed the IOC’s commitment to continue cooperation with the BOC to achieve further success. He commended the notable progress of Bahraini sports, which has led to the Kingdom’s achievements at the Olympic Games. He also wished further success for Bahrain’s sports movement.
Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary General of BOC, was present along with several IOC officials.
