HANDBALL – BAHRAIN handball star Mohammed Mirza was honoured by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) during a reception attended by BOC secretary general Faris Al Kooheji on the occasion of Mirza’s retirement.
The BOC paid tribute to Mirza for his outstanding career that was defined by dedication, achievement, and distinguished service to Bahraini handball.
The gathering was attended by BOC board member and Bahrain Handball Federation (BHF) president Ali Issa Eshaqi, along with directors and heads of departments at BOC and the BHF, who joined in recognising Mirza for his remarkable career and the significant contributions he has made to the success and development of the game in the kingdom.
Mirza is one of the prominent figures who contributed to strengthening the standing of Bahraini handball at the regional, continental, and international levels, helping the senior men’s national team qualify for the Olympics once and the world championships on seven occasions.
Al Kooheji praised Mirza’s distinguished career, affirming that he represents an honourable example of the Bahraini athlete.
“Mohammed is one of the most prominent stars of Bahraini handball, having left a clear mark on the sport and contributed, alongside his teammates, to many successes and achievements of which we are all proud,” said Al Kooheji.
“His retirement from playing does not diminish the value of his presence or influence. Rather, it opens new horizons for him to continue serving Bahraini sport and passing on his experience and expertise to future generations.
“At the BOC, we are always keen to retain our sporting stars and make use of their expertise in administration and coaching.”
During the reception, Mirza extended an invitation to Al Kooheji to attend his retirement ceremony, which will be held on the sidelines of the 42nd Gulf Clubs Handball Championship, scheduled to take place in the kingdom later this month.
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