Manama - BNA
The qualification phase of the Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Falcon Championship has resumed today. The second edition of the championship is being held under the patronage of His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Work and Youth His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, who is also Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa hailed the large participation in the contest whose first qualification phase was held on January1-2. The Organisation Committee has announced that the elite falcon championship would be held on January on January 22-23, while the prize distribution ceremony is scheduled for January24.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa gave directives to endorse the new regulations for the second phase as well as the elite falcon contest. In a statement today, he wished all participants who are in the fray vying for the top three prizes every success. He also commended the efforts of the organising committee and the media to cover the contest and ensure its success.