SPORTS Friday, June 23, 2017 21 ‘Nasser 10’ tournament closing ceremony held News Network HH Shaikh Nasser H Shaikh Nasser bin underlined HM HHamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King’s support the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman and interest in the of the Supreme Council for event were the Youth and Sports, President of Olympic Committee main contributors (BOC), stressed that Nasser to the success bin Hamad Ramadan Sports Games “Nasser 10” witnessed of the Nasser bin close and constant follow-up by HM King Hamad bin Isa Hamad Ramadan Al Khalifa, since its launch sports Games in 2007 and until its 10th anniversary this year. Al Namal-VKL Group Director Jeeben Varghese Kurian receiv - “Nasser 10” This came in a speech ing a memento from Shaikh Nasser delivered by Shaikh Nasser attract young people and steer the addition of various team of the tournament. Shaikh during the closing ceremony their energies towards the games besides football with Nasser presented awards to of “Nasser 10”, held at Sofitel process of construction and the aim was to expand the representatives of ministries and Hotel, in the presence of a upgrade. base. To spread its objectives government offices, newspapers number of Their Highnesses, “In 2007, the Nasser to cover all sports in Bahrain,” and magazines, Chairman of the Excellencies, Ministers, senior bin Hamad tournament Shaikh Nasser continued. High Organising Committee officials, representatives of the embarked on a journey to Shaikh Nasser also noted the of Nasser 10, Tawfiq Al Salehi sponsoring companies and embrace the Bahraini youth efforts of various ministries, who is also the Director of media outlets as well as many in a distinguished football governmental agencies, Shaikh Nasser’s media office VIPs and guests. tournament, which has sponsoring companies and the and Abdulrahman Askar, Shaikh Nasser underlined included supplying Bahraini role of the media making the the General Secretary of the HM the King’s support and football with talents and event a success. Bahrain Olympic Committee interest in the event were passed through many excellent The closing ceremony and the winning teams with the main contributors to the development stages that made was hosted by popular MBC their medals and cups. success of the tournament, it one of the most famous and channel presenter Hind bu At the end of the event, which came in line with best events at the regional Meshmar, a documentary Shaikh Nasser received the directives and vision level,”Shaikh Nasser added. of the Football Final match various souvenirs as a token of HM the King to provide “The tournament witnessed between Gunners United of appreciation for his youth platforms and various a new and significant leap in and Al Fakhar was featured contribution to the success of programmes to be able to its eighth anniversary with along with archival photos the event. Shaikh Nasser Warm welcome for KHK MMA team Rising Star DT News Network beat Spider CC Manama DT News Network upreme Council for Youth Manama and Sports deputy general ising Star defeated Ssecretary and BOC general Spider CC by six wickets secretary Abdulrahman onR the fourth day of the Jerala Askar welcomed members of Catholic Association (KCA) Bahrain’s Mixed Martial Arts Bahrain Finance Company team after their unprecedented Summer Ramadan achievement at the Asian Open Tournament at its premises Championship for Amateur in Segaiya. Mixed Martial Arts. Batting first, Spider CC The recently-concluded were dismissed for 27 in 5.1 international event, organised overs and in reply, Rising by the International Mixed Star reached the target Martial Arts Federation scoring 30 without loss in (IMMAF) in Singapore saw 1.3 overs with Eshan (19 not Bahrain clinch one gold and Members of the team on return from Singapore out) and Danish (10 not out) three bronze medals. Bahraini sports leadership, Shaikha Hayat attributed Bahrain Mixed Martial Championships of Amateur securing the victory. In an official statement, which has led to various this achievement to the Arts Federation (BMMAF) MMA, to be hosted by Bahrain Other results: Askar congratulated the team successes in recent times. BOC continued support of Shaikh president Khalid Abdulaziz in November. The Black 79/5 (Wassim on this achievement in this board member and Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Al Khayyat expressed pride BMMAF general secretary 26, Abdulla 18) bt Abu Saad first edition of the Asian Open Table Tennis Association representative of His Majesty for the remarkable efforts Waleed Sayyar, BMMAF board Electronics 76 (Asim 55no, Championships for Amateur president Shaikha Hayat bint the King for Charity Works of the team members and member Fawaz Shamsan, BOC Abdulla 2/1) by 1 wicket. MMA, expressing his pride at Abdulaziz Al Khalifa said she and Youth Affairs, Supreme stressed that he will continue sports federation director Juffair CC 70/2 (Edwin 34, the outstanding result. is proud of the outstanding Council for Youth and Sports to develop this sport to Hisham Al Balooshi and BOC Santosh 25, Rakesh 1/6) bt Askar noted results reflect the achievement by the team in Chairman, and BOC President accomplish more success in media and public relations UAE Exchange 43/2 (Rakesh developed level of the Kingdom this major international mixed to sport in Bahrain. upcoming championships, director Mohammed Lori, also 29, Santosh 1/6) by 27 runs. of Bahrain, thanks to the wise martial arts event. BOC board member and including the IMMAF World welcomed the team on return.