Today (Tuesday) started in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the upcoming version of the Paralympic International Championship for Featory 2025, which is hosted by the Kingdom during the period from 13 to 18 May 2025. The tournament is witnessing a wide participation of 90 players and players representing 16 countries from around the world, which reflects international confidence in Bahrain’s ability to organize major sports championships.
The opening ceremony began with a presentation of a queue of science, with a festive atmosphere that reflects the deep appreciation of the participating athletes and their determination. The organizing committee expressed its warm welcome to the visiting delegations in Bahrain, wishing them a comfortable stay and a rich sports and cultural experience.
In a statement to him on this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahraini Paralympic Committee, stressed the importance of hosting this prominent sporting event, noting that he embodies Bahrain’s firm commitment to supporting athletes with determination and providing a sporting environment incubating to highlight their capabilities.
He added that the tournament contributes effectively to enhancing societal awareness of the importance of Paralympic sports and its role in integrating and empowering people with disabilities, in addition to enhancing the values of sportsmanship and cooperation between the various spectrums of society. He explained that this tournament represents a great incentive for Paralympic athletes to achieve more achievements and raise the name of their countries high.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa also pointed out that hosting such international championships contributes to enhancing Bahrain’s position on the global sports map, and supports the national economy by stimulating vital sectors such as tourism, hospitality and transportation, stressing the multiple benefits that the Kingdom earns from hosting major sporting events.