Bahrain Martial Arts Association (BMAA)'s Chairman Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat sent a cable of congratulations and good wishes to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa the representative of HM the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, on the occasion of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC)'s Badge of Merit conferred in recognition of His Highness's efficient administrative capabilities and great efforts in promoting Olympic-class sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain thanks to the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the principal support of athletes and sports activities.

The ANOC's Badge of Merit was conferred on HH Shaikh Nasser on the side-lines of opening the Association of National Olympic Committees general assembly in Doha, Qatar.