His Majesty King Hamad: The Leading Supporter of Sports in Bahrain

The International School Games (Bahrain 2024) are being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. This reflects His Majesty’s unwavering and steadfast support for all sports in Bahrain.

The limitless support of King Hamad as the foremost sports supporter in the Kingdom has been instrumental in Bahrain’s numerous sporting successes and achievements.

Over the years since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne in 1999, the sports sector in Bahrain has witnessed a tremendous growth. HM King’s Hamad ambitious vision has been achieved through initiatives and projects that have significantly advanced the Kingdom’s sports infrastructure.

These initiatives have fostered a culture of active youth participation, instilling a profound sense of hope for the future. His Majesty’s deep commitment to sports is seen through his patronage of major sporting events, recognition of champions, support for school sports, and various initiatives for athletes.

His role in honouring athletes and awarding them medals underscores their value as national assets.

His Majesty’s passion for sports started in his early age. He has avidly supported various sports, particularly equestrianism, where he is recognised as an accomplished rider. His interests also extend to golf, football, and cycling. His Majesty follows sports developments closely in Bahrain, encouraging excellence and regularly attending major sporting events while personally meeting with Bahraini athletes who represent the Kingdom internationally.

This tremendous support has resulted in numerous achievements at all levels. Under King Hamad’s leadership, Bahrain has secured a prestigious place in global sports, with Bahraini athletes excelling in regional and international competitions.

The recent triumph of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the 2024 World Endurance Championship in France and the historic achievement of the Bahrain team winning four Olympic medals (two golds, one silver, and one bronze) at the Paris 2024 Olympics some examples of Bahrain’s global achievements and recognition. Bahrain’s national teams have also excelled, with multiple qualifications for the Handball World Cup and significant successes in athletics, football, basketball, shooting, table tennis, and more.

King Hamad’s role in advancing sports in Bahrain has been a crucial cornerstone in the development of the sector. His comprehensive vision and investment in youth and sports infrastructure have made Bahrain a regional model for successful support of sports.

Under His Majesty’s steadfast leadership, sports will remain crucial in Bahrain’s overall progress and development.