His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), commended the outstanding performance of Bahrain's national football team in the 26th Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26), following their qualification for the final with a 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the semi-finals.
His Highness noted that the achievement reflects the significant efforts of the players, technical and administrative staff, and the high spirit they displayed, alongside the Bahrain Football Association's efforts to prepare the team comprehensively. His highness also commended the support of Bahraini fans and their role in motivating the team.
Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed confidence in the team's ability to continue their impressive performance in the final against Oman, emphasising the importance of maintaining a unified team spirit to secure the championship for the second time in Bahrain's history.