Monpazier, The Royal Endurance Team took part in the opening ceremony of the World Endurance Championship, which begins on Saturday with a 160-kilometre race in France. The Bahraini delegation is led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Bahrain Royal Endurance Team, riding "Averest La Magorie". The team also includes four riders: Jaffar Mirza on "Bolt de Vanels", HH Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa on "Viz Fagioli", Othman Al Awadhi on "Ermin Dartagnan", and Salman Isa on "Elmir de Bozouls". Reserve riders are: Sarhan Hameed and Hamad Isa. During the ceremony, the Royal Endurance Team, led by Dr. Khalid Ahmed Hassan, Royal Endurance Team Director, proudly carried Bahrain's flag onto the stage, accompanied by the riders. The event featured various performances and activities. Dr. Khalid emphasised that the team's presence in the championship highlights Bahrain's position in the endur ance sport world, which is a testament to the support of HH Shaikh Nasser Dr. Khalid added that the team is well-prepared, having enhanced their performance in European competitions, including His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa's recent win in Hungary. He also wished the team success in the upcoming race. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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