Sunday, June 30, 2013

Shaikh Nasser Hails Lignieres Victory

Paris-June30(BNA) Royal Endurance Team Captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa today paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for supporting Bahrain’s horse riders who continued their outstanding performance during their annual European tour.


He credited the Royal tremendous support for the Bahraini team which overcame a stiff challenge in the 130-kilometre Lignieres Endurance Horse Ride at Lignieres and dominated the race to clinch the top four positions.

He described the performance as a positive result for the Royal Team in the European endurance races, which part of preparations for upcoming championships.
Shaikh Nasser said that the Royal Team has established itself a serious contender to reckon with, claiming three historic victories in Dillingen, Germany, in addition to Lignieres victory in France.

He hailed Lignieres remarkable victory as a major boost for the Royal Team to continue the outstanding performance in upcoming championships. He hailed the efforts exerted by the Bahrain Royal Endurance Team young talented riders who their ability to overcome challenges, describing their future as promising. [More ...]

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