HIS Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, deputised General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, to attend the closing ceremony of the shooting and military marathon championships, on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the National Guard, at the Sakhir Shooting Ranges Complex.
The National Guard Commander was received by Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa, National Guard Staff Director, along with senior officers.
The final rounds of the shooting championship covered rifle, pistol, and shotgun categories, with the Special Operations Unit emerging as the winners. Meanwhile, the Special Operations Unit won the first place in the military marathon championship held earlier in the day.
On behalf of His Majesty, the Commander of the National Guard presented decorations awarded by Royal Order. These included the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (First Class) to the National Guard Staff Director, and the Order of Bahrain (First Class) to Major General Jalal Ibrahim Al Wazzan, technical affairs adviser; Major General Hisham Mohammed Al Thawadi, assistant for administrative affairs; and Brigadier Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, assistant for operations and training.
The National Guard Commander also presented medals to officers, trophies to the winners of the shooting championship and the military marathon.
The National Guard Commander extended the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty to all members of the National Guard on the occasion of its 29th anniversary, commending their efforts and sacrifices in safeguarding the security of the kingdom.
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