SHOWS displaying special moves in gymnastic and self-defence were held in Seef Mall on Thursday as part of the Third Nasser bin Hamad Sports Games “Nasser 10”.
A large number of spectators applauded the performances. The event began with performances in gymnastics by 12 male and six female performers who used various devices.
The event was held in collaboration between Bahrain Gymnastics Association and Bahrain Self-Defence Federation. The self-defence sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Jodo, Jujitsu and Aikido, featuring 60 players from both sexes who were representing local clubs and national teams.
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President of Bahrain Gymnastics Association (BGA) Abdullah Al Dosari expressed his utmost appreciation to the efforts being made by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, chairman of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and president of Bahrain Olympic Committee, to lay a firm foundation for all sports people to excel in their respected fields.
“The gymnastics event represented a great opportunity for the participants to showcase their skills,” he said.
President of Bahrain Self-Defence Federation Ahmed Al Khayat praised the efforts being made by Shaikh Nasser to develop sports and youth movements in the Kingdom.
The participants in gymnastic and self-defence shows expressed thanked Shaikh Nasser for giving them the opportunity to participate in Nasser 10.