Walid Abdullah
- The “Khaled Bin Hamad Bowling” championship won international and Asian accreditation
- The game is witnessing a qualitative development and we aspire to have a union hall
- Media is a basic partner in building a strong and coherent sports community
- We continue to build towards a brighter future
“We will organize one of the strongest championships in the bowling, which is the championship of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa,” is a phrase in which the President of the Bahraini Bowling Federation, Saleh Al -Boufallah, summarized, in an interview with “Al -Watan”, preparations for the organization of the championship that will be held during the period from April 29 to May 10, 2025; Al -Boufallah attributed his confidence in a very successful hosting, because the Kingdom of Bahrain has great organizational capabilities and ingredients that achieved an international reputation in the field of professional organization of sporting events. Al -Boufallah pointed out that the organizing committee is nearing the end of all arrangements for the championship, and taking it out in a form commensurate with its international and continental position, especially after obtaining the international and Asian accredits, and attracting a selection of the brightest stars and players of Bowling at the continent level, the Middle East region and the rest of the world.
Al -Boufalah emphasized that work is underway to make a new generation of heroes in the game of bowling, noting that the game is witnessing a qualitative development in the shadow of aspirations that we have a special hall for the federation. Al -Boufalah did not lose sight of the necessity of working with the media as a basic partner in building a strong and coherent sports society, in light of the need to continue building towards a brighter future.
Wider details about the championship, the most prominent of what the game Federation did during the last period was the interviews of “Al -Watan” with Al -Boufallah:
How do you evaluate the march of the Bahraini Bowling Federation after about seven months after its election?- Since the election of the federation at the end of last September and the work did not stop at all, the Federation’s headquarters was more like a permanent workshop to develop plans and ideas that would enhance the spread and development of the game, in addition to organizing and hosting the championships in pursuit of a permanent map of bowling events that rooted year after year, I was honored to head the union in an important period, and our goal was from the beginning It is the restructuring of the game in the first place, starting from the small age groups, to strengthening the presence of national teams in external forums and currently the Federation is witnessing a qualitative development stage at all levels, aimed at enhancing the game’s position locally and externally, and making a new generation of heroes.
What is the importance that His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the third bowling, which will be held at the end of this month? It constituted a great incentive for us, and a message of confidence in the ability of the federation to organize distinguished sporting events, and we, as a federation, are proud of organizing this championship, which has become one of the most prominent sporting events at the Asian and Gulf levels, and its obtaining the official accreditation from the international and Asian federations of bowling, puts it in the ranks of the seized continental championships, and confirms the efforts made in raising the level of organization and participation, and that the tournament is not limited to competition But, it is an opportunity to discover Bahraini talents, and to prepare the players of the team to friction with a group of the most prominent names in the region, and the organization of tournaments of this size contributes directly to promoting sports tourism in the Kingdom, and highlights the ability of the Kingdom of Bahrain to host international and continental championships efficiently and competently; Due to its great organizational capabilities and ingredients that have achieved an international reputation in the field of organizing and professional implementation of sporting events.
Where did your preparations to hold the championship have reached and what are the most prominent actions that the organizing committee is currently carried out? The championship is especially the preparation of the fun ground hall in which the tournament will be held, preparing the clarification tables for paths, timing and registration forms via the Internet, adopting the laws and regulations for the tournament, in addition to identifying and appointing the team, referees and the media and public relations team, and discussing the needs of players and teams, movements and providing services to all local participants or participants from abroad.
How do you evaluate the reality of bowling in Bahrain? How do you work to expand the base of its practice, refine and rehabilitate its cadres?- The game is increasingly popular in recent years, many championships and competitions have been organized at the local level in Bahrain, and these activities are witnessing wide participation by local players who are interested in the sport of bowling, and to expand the base of playing the game and refine and rehabilitate its cadres in the Kingdom we aspire to have a special hall in the game, where the players can From training and competition in an appropriate environment and organizing training courses for beginners and professionals alike, with the aim of teaching the basics of the game and improving the skills of advanced players, holding workshops to exchange experiences and enhance knowledge in the field of bowling, and encourage talented and professional players to participate in international championships and competitions, where they gain experience, learn about players of different cultures and experiences, enhance awareness Marketing is through promotional and marketing campaigns and attracting more interested people through social media and working to promote events and competitions related to the game, and to support talented and outstanding players in this game.
What does the bowling sport need to support it?- Bowling needs special halls to practice it, for the support and financial care aspect to support championships and competitions by companies and institutions, as well as through various parties, and through this sponsorship work will work to provide training courses and workshops for beginners and professionals in the game, and provide technical and technical support for championships and competitions, cooperation with sponsoring companies, schools and universities will enable us to develop this Sport widely and tangible.
What are the most prominent sports projects launched by the game Federation, and are keen to care for them? By federation, it is the permanent headquarters of the national teams and a center for training the Sunni groups, which enhances the continuity of technical programs, and supports our efforts in developing the game in the long run.
The widespread media attention to the game is noted, so how do you evaluate your relationship with the media and the most prominent of what you have done in this aspect?- Sports media is a basic partner in building a strong and coherent sports society, which is the tool that we reach the hearts and minds of young people, and it is a mirror that reflects our sports achievements, and we must strive to refine this mirror to be more clear and honest, as it is no longer a means to report The results, but rather, are a influencing force in shaping public opinion, building sporting personality, and in promoting sporting spirit between members of society and the Bolling Union, the media pays great attention, and in this context we raised the pace of interaction through newspapers, sports annexes and social media, and we held media partnerships to highlight the tournaments and players, as we have strengthened our presence in community activities to enhance the popularity of the game, and here we offer our thanks and appreciation For the various media that support us constantly, and is concerned with the news and activity of the bowling game, and this is what we are always used to from our Bahraini sports media, the permanent supporter of Bahraini sports.
A final word?- I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to our sporting leadership, may God protect and take care of it, and for everyone who contributes to supporting the next Bahraini bowling sport is better, God willing, and we are continuing to build towards a brighter future. I also thank Al-Watan newspaper and “Al-Watan Sports” for its constant keenness, follow-up and its continuous media support for the Poling Union and the Bulling game, and this is a lot in the Federation’s Board of Directors. All thanks to you for this opportunity that I need for us to provide everything that matters to the game to the sports street.
