Bahrain Olympic Committee

Bahrain Olympic Committee

100px Bahrain Olympic Committee logo
Country/Region	Bahrain
Code	BRN
Created	1978
Recognized	1979
Continental Association	OCA
Headquarters	Manama
President	HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Secretary General	HE Abdulrahman Sadeq Askar
Website	http://www.boc.bh

Bahrain Olympic Committee (IOC code: BRN) is the National Olympic Committee representing Bahrain as a member of the International Olympic Committee. It was formed in 1978 and received official recognition in 1979. It is responsible for organizing Bahrain's participation in the Olympic Games.

Bahrain Olympic Committee History

The Bahrain Olympic Committee was founded in 1979 and re-registered according to the law No. (21) of the year 1989, issued on 26/06/1990 under No. (3) on the organization of clubs and associations in the field of youth and sports at the General Organization for Youth and Sports and has legal personality from the date of its registration publication in the Official Gazette.

The Bahrain Olympic Committee is an independent civil body with legal personality and is a member by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It has all the rights and obligations set forth in the Olympic Charter.

The idea to establish the committee was finally fulfilled on May 19, 1979 as it became the official organization supervising sport activities in Bahrain and under the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, which was founded in 1975, presided by the then Crown Prince His Majesty King Hamad.

And following the constituent meeting on May 19, 1979, in the presence of representatives of nine sports associations – athletics, swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, handball, weightlifting, table tennis and shooting, the main system of the committee was formed and submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, which was then the supervising organization of the national clubs and the sports associations.

On May 23, 1979, just four days after the constituent meeting, the then Minister of Labour and Social Affairs issued a decision announcing the foundation of Bahrain Olympic Committee and declaring the first board of directors, presided by Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

After being accepted as a National Olympic Committee member of the International Olympic Committee in July 1979, the Bahrain Olympic Committee started establishing a series of relations with Arab and continental nations .

Late on, the Bahrain Olympic Committee joined the Arab Sports Games Federation and became a founding member of the Olympic Council of Asia, which was founded in November, 1982, as well as playing a major part in establishing the National Olympic Committee Union in August 1982.

Only three years in existence, the Bahrain Olympic Committee has gained world praise. The Ninth Asian Games in New Delhi, in December 1982, marked Bahrain's maiden appearance on the continental level.

The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, saw Bahrain compete for the first time on this level.

Since then, Bahrain has been keen to participate in the Olympics and Asian Games, as well as on the Arab revel, with its maiden contributions being at the Sixth Arab Games in Rabat, in Morocco on September 1985.

The distinctive efforts of the then president of the General Organization for Youth and Sports, and vice-president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, had a prominent role in a significant shift for Bahrain sport, in general, and to the march of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, in specific.

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The first meeting of the Management of the Bahraini Olympic Committee In 1980

This boom saw Bahrain reach high competitive standard, starting from the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, in South Korea, through to Doha Asian Games in 2006, the 2010 edition Games in Guangzhou, in China, where Bahrain accomplished unprecedented achievements.

Bahrain also had impressive results on the Olympic Games levels, especially in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics in Athens and Beijing, where they took their first-ever Olympic gold medal in the men's 1,500m through Rashid Ramzi, which was subsequently withdrawn after the Bahrain athlete failed to pass doping tests.

On the Arab level, the third decade of the Bahrain Olympic Committee has seen the emergence of promising faces of Bahrain talent that were pushed in the Algeria and Egypt Arab Games in 2004 and Egypt in 2007, respectively.

Vision & Mission

The Bahrain Olympic Committee vision is consistent with the aspirations and ambitions of the Bahrain Economic Vision, which is based on a national strategy and methodology that brings the aspirations of the Bahrain Olympic Committee into reality, which achieves the aspirations of the leadership and the community. The following basic principles adopted by the Bahrain Olympic Committee vision are competitive and sustainable.

Our Vision

To Enable the Olympic movement affiliates to achieve sustainable excellence.

Our Mission

Protect, develop and organize sports movement in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the Olympic Charter by promoting partnerships with relevant authorities.

Strategic objectives and initiatives

1. Supporting entities under the supervision of the committee for the development of administrative action.

Review and approve of regulatory structures and develop administrative regulations and monitoring its implementations, develop and create administrative efficiencies.

2. Strengthen the role of sport in supporting national economy.

Support sports marketing and encourage sports investment and attract, organize and host various sporting events.

3. Spreading sports culture in the community.

Promote sports culture through the curriculum and promote the importance of the environmental dimension and the principles and values of the Olympism in the community, and encourage sport for all, the participation of women besides empowering and involving people with special needs in the sport.

4. Activating local and international partnerships to strengthen the role of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

Support Bahraini competencies to assume international positions and establish an effective communication mechanism with local and international parties in the field of sports and playing an effective role in the Olympic movement.

5. Support the federations to accomplish achievements at various levels.

Encourage sports federation in the area of strategic planning to develop national teams and support their participations in different sporting events, and sending sports talent for training in the best centers and sport academies.

6. Provide education and athletic training.

Support the Bahrain Olympic Academy and send administrators and technical cadres to different centers, specialized institutes and universities, and take advantage of the support provided through the Olympic Solidarity program.

7. Provide health care for the athletes.

Support National Sport Medicine Center and activate international regulations in the field of anti-doping, organize and conduct periodic examinations and physical tests, spreading health awareness among athletes as well as to provide health insurance for national teams players.

Sport Federations Under The BOC

Bahrain Football Association

It's believed that football in Bahrain has started in 1919 at Al Hidaya Al Khalifiya School in Muharraq, which was the second capital of Bahrain. Two teams were officially founded in 1928 – Al Khalifi in Muharraq and Al Watani in Manama. These two teams have met on several occasions, while both played against other teams representing the expatriate communities in Bahrain.

As time passed by, more local teams emerged, resulting in the formation of the Bahrain national team. Their first international match was played in 1931 against Iraq in Basra. A committee, tasked at supervising domestic competitions, was later founded in 1945. At that time, local championships featured a combination of national and expatriate teams, representing local clubs, companies and establishments.

Bahrain Athletics Association

Since it has been founded, the Bahrain Athletic Association technically depended in the beginning on outstanding Egyptian coaches. Coaches from US and the Arab region were also hired. They all did well and the outcome of their work was reflected in Asia's 400 meter- hurdle champion, Ahmed Jassem, with a record of 31.49 as well as in the 110 - meter racing of the Arab tournament with a record of 17.14.

The fastest runner in the Arab region in 1989 and holder of the 41.10- second record of the 100- meter race, Khalid Jom'a was another evidence of such outstanding endeavors of those coaches, not to speak of numerous Bahraini calibers who proved to be distinct referees and arbitrators.

Bahrain Handball Federation

Handball action in Bahrain started in 1972 when the first board of directors was founded, paving the way for its nationals to accomplish various remarkable achievements.

The game of handball in Bahrain featured many diverse stops since its foundation, as the participation of teams from Muharraq and several villages had contributed to the formation of the association pillars.

And despite limited financial sources and sports facilities, competitions taking place at that time had resulted in the emergence of many handball talents, as well as a group of distinctive administrators and coaches who built a solid base of handball in the kingdom.

The brilliant record of Bahrain handball on the international level did not take long, as national clubs managed to leave its marks on the GCC arena and imposed absolute authority on the game as Ahli Club took the gold medal for an eight time, while compatriots Al Najma Club had their share of this regional competition, having won the title on five occasions.

Bahrain was also not far from the international arena, as the junior and youth teams broke into the Global Gateway by reaching the World Championship finals in the 1990s, before coming back to the 2007 Youth World Championship held on home soil, where the Bahrain's could finish eighth overall, which was the best result achieved by any regional team.

But Bahrain’s most impressive achievement was yet to come, as in 2009, the men’s senior team made their nation proud by booking their first-ever berth in the World Cup finals in 2011 in Sweden, having finished second overall in the 14th Asian Championship finals in Beirut. '

Bahrain Volleyball Association

Volleyball in Bahrain started in the 1919 in the beginning of formal education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In the physical education session, volleyball began to draw the attention of the following generations since that date.

The availability and simplicity of all sports gears required for this type of sport was a crucial factor to see it spread all over the schools in Bahrain. Volleyball within government schools featured noticeable development, and from hosting matches in the open field, the game started to take place indoors due to unstable weather conditions. The Bahrain Volleyball Association was formed on December 19, 1974 and its first board of directors saw the light following the first general assembly meeting. The late Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Fares Al Khalifa was named president, while other members were Mohammed Hamada, Ahmed Al Murbati, Mohammed Yousef, Abdulla Habib, Abdullatif Kamal, Ebrahim Al Doy and Abdulrahman Abdulla. The association had contributed to many honorable achievements for Bahrain and the Arab region in the administrative and technical fields by reaching leading posts in continental and international federations, besides organizing GCC, Arab, Asian and international tournaments, while achieving outstanding results on the international level.

Bahrain Table Tennis Association

The history of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association in the Kingdom of Bahrain (BTTA) goes back to the 1940’s when the game was officially practiced in a number of national and expatriate clubs, while private competitions were organized among schools.

Several clubs, the first of which were Al Fardoosi, Al Lulu and Sanabis, started to organize competitions involving national clubs. And In 1972, a special committee was elected to set up the bylaws of the game and officially announced the association, which was chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

The association board of directors also comprised Hamad Al Jassim, Abdulla Hassan and Ebrahim Busmait, who set up the main rules and regulations of the association. An interim board was then formed, consisting of Salman Ahmed, Jaffer Al Musalli and Yousef Zuayyed.

Bahrain Gymnastics Federation

Gymnastics is a sport featuring a series of moves performances in different devices. In each device, there are different series of moves. Gymnastics combines strength, flexibility, speed, and dexterity. Artistic gymnastics competitions for men consists of 6 devices which are a floor mat, pommel horse, the ring, horse vault, and a horizontal bar. As for the women's part, it has two areas – artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.

Gymnastics in Bahrain goes back to four thousand years ago, as some historians recall that this sport is inspired from the tumblers in the ancient Egypt, who were jumping and making special movements that required huge fitness.

This was based on some drawings and inscriptions on the walls on the pyramids and tombs that were discovered. Greek men and women played sport of all kinds, including gymnastics, which became part of their Olympic Games.

Bahrain Basketball Association

Foundation date: 1974

Date of joining federations (International / Asian / Arab / GCC Organizing Committee):

International Basketball Federation: 1975

Asian Basketball Federation: 1974

Arab Basketball Federation: 1974

GCC Organizing Committee: 1981

Summary of the activities of this sporting discipline prior to the declaration of the association: Basketball was produced in Bahrain through schools matches at the beginning of the 1940’s as the first game between Kuwait and Bahrain teams played at the Industrial School grounds in Manama In 1952. Mr. Saif Jabur Al Musallam, who served as a Physical Education and Scout observer in the Knowledge Department at that time, was also the supervisor of the clubs practicing the game.

Later in that year, Al Musallam was appointed general secretary of the Bahrain Sports Association, before submitting a suggestion to form a committee under the umbrella of the Bahrain Football Association to organize and supervise basketball competitions, which were mostly held during the holy month of Ramdan.

Thus, a separate association was needed and in 1974, the Bahrain Basketball Association was finally founded, as basketball activities started to expand rapidly over the following years.

That allowed Bahrain to form a national team which made debut on the international level, having competed in the Seventh Asian Games in Tehran and the First Arab Championship in Baghdad, both in 1974. Two years later, Bahrain’s national team also took part in the Second Arab Basketball Championship held in Kuwait, following by a string of participation till present day.

Bahrain Bowling Federation

Foundation year: 1981, in Manama President of the association: Abdullah Yousef Al Dossary Managed by: A Board of the Director, consisting of a President and other members who are elected by the General Assembly and is valid for four years.

Bahrain Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation

Board of Directors members:

Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa – President Sultan Hussein Al Ghanim – Vice-President Tariq Ali Omar – General Secretary Bassim Rashid Al Jenaid – Bodybuilding Head Hussain Isa Al Hayki – Bodybuilding Committee Member Abdullah Adham Faraj - Bodybuilding Committee Member Ali Abdullah Yusuf – Weightlifting Head Ali Hassan Al Dossary - Weightlifting Committee Member Naila Abdulla Al Meer – Weightlifting Committee Member

Bodybuilding achievements:

•Nader Malallah won first place in the Asian Championships in Mongolia, while Daij Al Dossary came in fourth place •Hussain Jassim won the 2010 Asian Championship in Bahrain in 2010. •Ammar Al Mohsin and Mohammed Rashid were first and third, respectively, in the 2010 Asian Championships in Bahrain. •Sami Al Haddad won his weight category in the World Amateur Championships in India 2011. •Sami Al Haddad came second in a number of World Professional Championships.

Weightlifting achievements:

•Abdulredha Abdullah Yusuf took a gold medal in the 2010 GCC Championships in Bahrain. •Ali Hassan finished third in the 2010 GCC Championship in Bahrain.

Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation

The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) The BREEF was established as per a ministerial decree issued by GOYS number (9) on the 19th March 2003. The founding authority for BREEF is HH Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, also the Head of the Royal Team, representing the Kingdom of Bahrain in the National and International events of both Equestrian and Endurance championships. The BREEF office is headquartered in Awali.

The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation is the sole authority for organizing all the equestrian activities, games and events, as done by its predecessor the Bahrain Equestrian Association. All Equestrian activities in the Kingdom are sponsored by His Majesty the King and the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS).

Bahrain Swimming Association

In 1974, a constituent committee of the Bahrain Swimming Association (BSA) was formed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and included Faisal Swar, Jassim Musaifer, Abbas Makki, Mohammad Rafi Mubarak and Saeed Al Aradi.

The association has been declared following the decision No. (6) dated 22.12.1974 and the first board of director was formed as follows:

1 - His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa President

2 - Faisal Abdul Wahab Swar General Secretary

3 - Jassim Musaifer Treasurer

4 - Abbas Ahmed Makki Referee Committee Head

5 - Khalil Ibrahim Bosmet Member

6 - Jassim Al Rashdan Member

7 - Hassan Yousef Bo Ali Member

The BSA joined the GCC Swimming Federation upon foundation in 1976, Asia Swimming Federation (AASF) in 1978, International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1979, Arab Swimming Federation (ASF) in 1983, and became a member of the GCC Swimming Organizing Committee.

Bahrain Martial Arts Association

Foundation year: 2001

Board of Directors:

Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa - President Salman Saleh Al Mahmeed - Vice President Shaikh Khalid bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa - Second Vice-President Mohammed Ahmed Abdullah - General Secretary Ahmed Abdulrahman Siyadi - Treasurer Khulood Ibrahim Khelaifat - Assistant General Secretary Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Ali - Hoi Jeon Moo Sool Manager Rania Al Baker – Public Relations Khalid Mohamed Al Hassan - Taekwondo Manager Khalid Mohamed Khalaf – Judi Manager

Taekwondo teams achievements from 2007 to March, 2013:

Second place in the GCC Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia, 2007 First place in the First Bahrain International Championship, 2007 Second place in the Bahrain Arab Championship, 2008 First place in the GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait, 2008 First place in the Second Bahrain International Championship, 2009 West Asian Championship Iran / second place 2009 Fifth place in the Asian Martial Arts Games in Thailand, 2009 Third place in the Arab Cup in Egypt, 2010 Second place in the GCC Women’s Games in the UAE, 2010 First place in the Third Bahrain International Championship, 2011 First place in the Fourth Bahrain International Championship, 2012 First place in the Third GCC Women Games, 2013 First place in the Fifth Bahrain International Championship, 2013

Best medals won by the taekwondo from 2006 to March, 2013:

Silver medal in the World Youth Championship, 2006 Bronze medal in the Asian Games in Qatar, 2006 Gold medal in the Arab Games in Egypt, 2008 Gold medal in Iran's West Asian Championship, 2009 Gold medal in the Asian Martial Arts Games in Thailand, 2009 Gold medal in the Egypt Arab Championship, 2010

Taekwondo teams achievements from 2007 to March, 2013:

Second place in the GCC Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia, 2007 First place in the Bahrain International Championship, 2007 Second place in the Arab Championship in Bahrain, 2008 First place in the GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait, 2008 First place in the Second Bahrain International Championship, 2009 Second place in the West Asian Championship in Iran, 2009 Fifth place in the Asian Martial Arts Games in Thailand, 2009 Third place in the Arab Cup in Egypt, 2010 Second place in the GCC Women’s Games in the UAE, 2010 First place in the Third Bahrain International Championship, 2011 First place in the Fourth Bahrain International Championship, 2012 First place in the Third GCC Women’s Games in Bahrain, 2013 First place in the Fifth Bahrain International Championship, 2013

Bahrain Squash and Badminton Federation

The Bahrain Badminton and Squash Association (BBSA) is the responsible entity for the management of badminton and squash in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Badminton: Badminton was founded in Bahrain since the 1930’s and was performed in private clubs. It became more popular as the sport started to expand to include various schools in Bahrain in the 1950’s and 1960’s. In the next three decades, the University of Bahrain presented a group of badminton talents who represented Bahrain in different international tournaments.

Squash: The Bahrainis began to play squash first in the 1970’s, and since after the association was founded in the beginning of the 1980’s, the association court in Um Al Hassam became the main training court. Now, the association has its own courts at Khalifa Sports City, which holds its activities and training programs.

Bahrain Motor Federation

The Bahrain Motor Federation was founded on November 23, 1952. Ahmed Kanoo was the first president of the club, while other board members were general secretary Allan, treasurer Thompson, Raul, Smith, Khalil Kanoo and Abdulrahman Kanoo.

The federation’s first-ever presented event was on December 12, 1952, an invitation for the public to participate in a car racing and motorcycle event in Bahrain.

Since then, the racers’ licenses had been numbered and the first license was presented to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

In August 1953, the Bahrain Motor Federation became featured virtual growth as it was accepted as a member of the Automotive Association (AA) in the UK.

The number of associate members of the Bahrain Motor Federation has exceeded 100 in March 1954, and have significantly increased to 360 members four year later.

In April 1957, the Bahrain Motor Federation became an alliance with the International Touring Alliance to become the only national federation State that issued the book of customs for citizens. The federation then became affiliated to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) two years later, while the International Rally Challenge returned to Bahrain in 2000 for the more than 60 years. In September, 2002 the Bahrain government announced the hosting of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, which took place in 2004. Today, all federation and sub committees members are so proud of being the first national federation in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Mind Sports Association

Founded in 1999 and oversees the following sports:

1. Chess

2. Checkers

3. Scrabble

4. Bridge

The association was formed after the including four sports under one umbrella, where in the past there was an association for chess besides three committees for the three other sports. The chess association was founded in 1991.

Bahrain Golf Association

Bahrain had known golf since the start of oil discovery in the kingdom in 1934 when the expat staff working on oil extraction decided to build the first golf course in ‘Jabal Al Dukhan’ area near the well number one.

It was composed of nine holes, as the staff were golfing for fun after work hours. And when the expat staff started moving to live in the city of Awali, the first official golf course in Bahrain was created in 1937. It consisted of 18 holes, where many working expats from the oil company as well as other citizens were playing golf.

The residents of Riffa city working in the oil company started to establish a golf course of their own in Al Hunainiya valley in 1962, in co-operation with Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO).

Bahrain Marine Sports Association

Sailing is an ancient sport known by our ancestors for a long time when they were sailing as a source of making for living. Today, our interest in this sport is renewed in order to expand and develop this sporting discipline in the Kingdom.

Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation

In 1979, a sports committee was formed at the Bahrain International Mobility Centre. As the number of players with different disabilities began to rise, there were calls to set up a sports federation to manage national teams on the domestic and global levels.

Bahrain Sport for All Federation

The sport for all concept demonstrates the athletic activity or movement performed by various segments and categories of the community, according to his/her desire and abilities within the framework of social traditions in order to obtain physical fitness and maintain overall health.

Foundation and objectives:

The foundation and launching of the Bahrain Sport for All Federation was approved by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) via a decision issued under No. (2) on August 8, 1991. From this point, the federation took upon itself relentless pursuit to continue working to achieve the desired goals and help everyone in Bahrain reach the concept of sport for all regardless of age, gender, by organising various national recreational and non-competitive events, in addition to holding a variety of sports tournaments, festivals and races.

Bahrain Shooting Association

The Bahrain Shooting association was founded in 2001, when Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Khalifa became the first president of the board of director.

The present board is being presided by Shaikh Salman bin Khalid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and includes vice-president Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, general secretary Dawoud Hussain Al Manea and treasurer Ibrahim Abdullah Al Bin Ali.

Other board member are Abdulrahman Rashid Al Saad, Khalid Abdul Aziz Mohammed, Mishari Abdul Wahab Al Hanafi, Ali Abdul Aziz Naqi, Mohammed Bader Al Azmi and Fatima Ibrahim Al Mannai.

The first-ever shooting range was established in April, 2003. It has fields for 10 metres air pistol and rifle, and also contains 10 lanes. The facility also has 20-meter pistol range with 10 lanes, as well as a 50-meter field for rifle and pistol, besides eight lanes for freestyle pistol field.

The old shooting range was located at the Bahrain Military Sports Association. In April, 2006, a new shooting range was established, where shooters train on the fields of the Bahrain Defence Force, which was renovated in 2003 and contains 50-metre rifle range with 20 lanes, besides 20 lanes in total covering 100, 200 and 300 meters for large caliber rifle shooting.

The Bahrain shooters made their nation proud on several occasion with remarkable results achieved in regional, continental and international events.

One of Bahrain’s first impressive results were marked by Salman Zaman at the 2005 World Championships in the US, where he could score 597 and 699.5 points in the men’s 50m rifle prone category. Lulua Al Zayani scored 580 points in the women’s 50m rifle prone event at the Asian Games in 2006 in Doha, Qatar.

The same female was able to improve on her personal record as she scored 570 and 660.1 points in the women’s 50m three positions rifle during the 11th Asian Championships in 2007 in Kuwait.

In the team section, Bahrain’s best scores were recorded during the 11th Asian Championships in Kuwait, where the women’s 50m rifle three positions team could score 1,669 points, while the 50m rifle prone squad managed 1,722 points.

Bahrain Cycling Association

The association was founded in 1983. Before the declaration of the association, there were races organized by individuals and companies. The present clubs associated with the association are as follows:

Budaiya Club

Al Shabab Club

Bani Jamra Club

East Riffa Club

Riffa Club

A’ali Club

Dar Kulaib Club

The Bahrain Cycling Association is keen to organize clubs Cup and League throughout the season and for the following age categories – juniors, youth and men. They also hold summer races for clubs and youth centres to discover new talents. Types of races: individual time-trial races, team races time-trial races and individual races.

Bahrain Cricket Association

Is declared the Bahrain Cricket decision issued by His Highness the President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the formation of the Board of Directors in 2001 under No. 79 The Council is composed of 8 members and is considered the Board of Directors of a mixture of sports personalities interested Ballah and public figures in the UK who have a love of playing the game , both in the sport of cricket .

Facilitates things Union chairman Professor Abdul Aziz Salim Elias and director Miran Union cock Osman , one of the unions oversees quality cricket practiced by a number of Bahraini citizens in addition to some of the communities residing in the Kingdom, which began to take its place in the sports community of Bahrain.

Bahrain Fencing Association

The Bahraini Fencing Association was founded in 2007 and was registered at the General Organization for Youth and Sports under decision (27) on 25/9/2007.

The association sent its sports teams in various regional, continental and international competitions, including the World Fencing Championships for juniors and cadets and the Asian Fencing Championships for juniors and cadets. Other events were the Arab Championships for seniors, cadets and juniors, the West Asian Federation Championships for a juniors and cadet and the Arab Clubs Fencing Championships for seniors, cadets and juniors.

The association also organised a number of championships over the past few years such as the GCC Championship for seniors, cadets and juniors in 2011 as well as the Arab Fencing Championship for juniors and cadets on March, 2013.

Bahrain Pigeons Committee

Bahraini Pigeons Association was founded in 2001, and the current members of the Board of Directors are:

1 - Shaikh Miteb bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (Vice-President)

2 - Ali Ahmed Al Kooheji (General Secretary)

4 - Shaikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim (Treasurer)

5 - Abdulla Al Nuaimi (Assistant General Secretary)

6 - Khaled Abdulla Ahmad (Member)

7 - Yousef Saleh Al Sada (Member)

Some of the association’s participations are the 2011 October Cup in the Kingdom of Bahrain men’s section, the Kingdom of Bahrain Cup in Pakistan, the Late Salman bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Championship in 2012 and the Kingdom of Bahrain Cup in 2012 in Pakistan.

Committees Associated With The BOC

1. Marketing Committee

2. Technical Committee

3. Women and Sport Committee

4. Sport and the Environment Committee

Board of Directors

1. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (President of the Board)

2. His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (Vice-President)

3. Abdul Rahman Sadeq Askar (General Secretary)

4. HE Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa (Treasurer)

5. HE Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (Board Member)

6. HE Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa life (Board Member)

7. Adel bin Abdulrahman Al Asoomi (Board Member)

8. Dr. Khalid Al Alawi (Board Member)

9. Ali Isa Isaaqi (Board Member)

10. Isa Abdulrahim (Board Member)

11. Abdul Hakim Al Shino (Board Member)

12. Ruqaya Al Ghasra (Board Member)

Achievements and Medals

2014

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Bahrain Olympic Day

1. Nasser bin Hamad The closing ceremony of the award was held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in the presence of high-ranking sports officials.

2.Arab Women's Sports Tournament It was attended by high-ranking sports officials from all over the Arab region, including Bahrain Olympic Committee member and tournament Coordination and Follow Up Committee head Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa.

3.Sport for Development and Peace The Bahrain Olympic Committee celebrated the United Nations’ first-ever International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to contribute with sports and physical activity to education, human development, healthy lifestyles and a peaceful world.

4.NOC Visit to Rio

5.Olympic Solidarity Regional Forum

6.Olympic day 2014The Olympic Day is a celebration for youth around the world to observe the Olympic values of Fair Play, Perseverance, Respect and Sportsmanship. It is also a day to celebrate the International Olympic Committee 3 pillars: Move, Learn and Discover.Bahrain Olympic Committee celebrated the Olympic day, with a packed recreation campaign on June 23, 2014.

7.Summer Youth Olympic Games the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games was held on 16 Aug to 28 Aug 2014

8.17th Asian Games The Kingdom of Bahrain delegation to the 17th Asian Games, being held in Incheon, in South Korea, made history by winning its biggest ever gold medal haul in the history of the Games.Bahrain stayed on cours etoward beefing up the Medal Count at the 17th Asian Games. Bahrain won 18 medals in total, including eight gold, six silver and four bronze.

Sports facilities

1. Al Ahli Club Stadium

2. Bahrain National Stadium

3. Ittihad Al Reef Stadium

4. Khalifa Sport City - Sports Gym

5. Khalifa Sport City - Swimming pool

6. Khalifa Sports City Stadium

7. Muharraq Club Stadium

8. Um Al Hassam - Basketball

9. Um Al Hassam - Handball

10. Um Al Hassam Sports Complex