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Valverde renews contract with Real Madrid till 2027 Major boost for Bahrain karting BRP-Rotax further expands its distribution network: Bahrain International Circuit appointed partner for the Kingdom of Bahrain

Federico Valverde BRP-Rotax authorised distribu- tor for the Kingdom of Bahrain Reuters | London BIC intensified • and we thank them for showing commitment to Rotax We benefit from a large their trust in us as a partner. ruguayan by becoming the and active karting We benefit from a large and ac- UFederico Valverde has host for Rotax MAX community at our tive karting community at our extended his contract with Challenge Grand Finals world-class facility world-class facility and we are Real Madrid until 2027, the in December 2021 and we are certain that certain that this partnership will club said on its website yes- this partnership will provide the very best service to terday. provide the very best this growing community.” “Real Madrid FC and Fede TDT | Manama BIC intensified their commit- Valverde have reached an service to this growing ment to Rotax by also becoming agreement regarding the arting giants BRP-Rotax community the host for the Rotax MAX Chal- extension of the player’s announced yesterday SHAIKH SALMAN BIN ISA AL KHALIFA lenge Grand Finals in December contract in a deal that ties Kthat Bahrain Interna- 2021, where preparations are him to the club for the next tional Circuit (BIC) has been new partner BIC lots of success. already under full speed. six seasons, until 30 June nominated as authorised distrib- At the same time, I would send a Al Ain Raceway remains the 2027,” it said. utor for the Kingdom of Bahrain big thank you to Al Ain Raceway responsible authorised distribu- Valverde, who joined with immediate effect. Rotax karting action at Bahrain International Karting Circuit for developing Rotax Karting in tor for the territories of Kuwait, Real Madrid’s youth team BIC has already been a long- Bahrain in the past years and Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and in 2016-2017 from Penarol, time promoter of Rotax Karting “To further strengthen our General Manager BRP-Rotax / for their ongoing great support United Arab Emirates. All par- is currently in his fourth products and the Rotax MAX Rotax Karting activities in the Member of the Management in their other territories,” he ties involved aim to make the season with the first team Challenge as a successful Rotax region, BRP-Rotax mutually Board, Vice President Sales, added. transition as smooth as possible which, during his tenure, Service Centre under the gov- agreed with Al Ain Raceway to Marketing RPS-Business & Com- Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al and to ensure customer sup - has won a Club World Cup, ernance of Al Ain Raceway, the establish BIC as the authorised munications. Khalifa, BIC Chief Executive, port and continued supply of a title and a Spanish authorised Rotax distributor for distributor for the territory of “I would like to express a very commented: “We are pleased engines and spare parts also in Super Cup. the region so far. Bahrain,” said Peter Ölsinger, warm welcome and wish our to have been nominated as the this period.

Kim eyes vacant BRAVE CF Eriksen saviours honoured by UEFA World Title, calls out Bogatov

Medics who saved Eriksen• at Euros This year, the to receive UEFA President’s Award President’s Award transcends football. It serves as an important AFP | London and eternal reminder of just how precious life he people who saved the is and puts everything Tlife of Denmark’s Christian in our lives into the Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac clearest perspective arrest during the opening match UEFA PRESIDENT ALEKSANDER CEFERIN of Euro 2020, received the UEFA President’s Award yesterday, were not emotional at the scene. the awarding body announced. Afterwards, we were, of course, UEFA president Aleksander like everybody.” Denmark’s Jonas Wind and teammates stand in front of Christian Eriksen as Ceferin described the nine re- Eriksen survived the evening he receives medical attention after collapsing cipients, who include Denmark and went on to leave hospital, captain Simon Kjaer, as “the Finland, his life saved by the try to get through that situation having had a miniature defibril- true heroes of Euro 2020”. quick thinking of his teammates and be as helpful as possible.” lator implanted. “I have the utmost admiration and medical staff at the Parken The other eight recipients are “I would like to thank Morten for the doctors and medical staff Stadium in Copenhagen. all members of the medical team [Skjoldager], Morten [Boesen] Tae Kyun Kim celebrates his victory at BRAVE CF 53 for their outstanding reaction Kjaer was first to give emer- that came on to assist. and the medical team who TDT | Manama and calmness,” said Ceferin. “At- gency treatment on the field Eriksen, who remained un- helped in Parken on 12 June. tributes which were crucial in and then showed “exception- conscious for several minutes, You did a fantastic job and saved ae Kyun “Ares” Kim did Christian’s resuscitation.” al leadership qualities” as he was saved by a cardiac massage my life,” said Eriksen. Tnot sign with BRAVE Com- “This year, the President’s formed Eriksen’s teammates then the electric shock of a de- “Also a big thanks to my bat Federation a few years ago Award transcends football. It into a circle around him as the fibrillator. friend and captain Simon and to be just another face in the serves as an important and eter- medical team worked to save “We did what we should, my teammates in the Danish crowd. KNOW WHAT nal reminder of just how pre- the player’s life. what we were taught, what we team for your support, both on The unbeaten South Korean cious life is and puts everything “It’s something that will stay were trained to do,” said Mo- 12 June and afterwards. continued his run of delivering in our lives into the clearest per- with us for the rest of our lives,” gens Kreutzfeld, chief medical “Thanks to all the fans who show-stealing bouts as he bat- spective.” said Kjaer. officer for the Euro in Copen- have sent messages to me tled to a unanimous decision Kim has now won Eriksen, 29, collapsed towards “The team reacted as a unit... hagen. and my family. It means a lot win against Nurzhan “Bizon” four-straight fights in the end of the first half of Den- as a team, we made the maxi- “Everybody knew their role, and has given us strength and Akishev in the main event of the promotion, and mark’s opening match against mum effort to stick together and everybody knew what to do. We support.” BRAVE CF 53 last Saturday, Au- he hopes his next as- gust 21. signment will be for However, Kim was made to the vacant BRAVE CF work hard in Almaty, Kazakh- Featherweight World stan by a local favorite who had Formula One announces new award for overtaking his whole country on his side. Championship The match-up lived up to Reuters | London ward for poor qualifying, with the promise of a galvanizing assignment will be for the va- top drivers who started out of encounter between two up- cant BRAVE CF Featherweight ormula One announced a position more likely to make a and-coming combatants from World Championship. Fnew sponsored award yes- significant number of overtakes a division that houses a deep “Give me a title match. Need terday for the driver who com- during the race. pool of talent. Kim and Aki- more proof?” he wrote in his pletes the most overtakes dur- Formula One said Aston Mar- shev figured in an intense war post on Instagram. ing the course of a season. tin’s Sebastian Vettel had com- of attrition for three whole “Ares” has an opponent The award, carrying the name pleted the most overtakes so rounds. It was an incredible in mind if he gets the nod to of cryptocurrency partner cryp- far, as the championship comes performance from the two vie for the intricately-crafted to.com, lines up alongside those out of its August break in Bel- promising athletes as they hardware, calling out Roman offered for the fastest lap and gium this weekend, but gave no both showcased their full rep- Bogatov. fastest pitstop. figures. ertoire of skills. Bogatov aced his last two Formula One said in a state- New broadcast graphics will In the end, it was Kim who outings under the BRAVE CF ment that it was “designed to appear live during races to high- was awarded a close unani- banner in astonishing fashion, celebrate the bravery exhibit- light overtaking possibilities mous decision victory for his putting him in line for a possi- ed by drivers who make bold and to keep fans up to date with efforts. ble world title shot. moves in pursuit of success.” the standings. The winner will Kim has now won four- “I’m ready, Roman. How Some social media critics be presented with a trophy at straight fights in the promo- about next week?” Kim chal- suggested it could also be a re- Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action during Hungarian Grand Prix the end of the year. tion, and he hopes his next lenged.