FIRST Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of West Asian Athletics Federation (WAAF) and President of Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Gulf University's initiative of granting athletic star Ali Khamis with a bachelors scholarship for his athletic excellence.
Khamis achieved the sixth position in the 400m race in last year's Rio Olympics in Brazil.
Shaikh Khalid stressed that this step reflects the efforts of the University's board headed by Dr Muhannad Al-Mashhadani in supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain's youth and sports sector.
"The successful athlete who possesses academic qualifications can deliver a better contribution to the development of the youth and sports movement, fulfilling the vision and directives of His Majesty the King's interest in the academic advancement of Bahraini sports," Shaikh Khalid said.
On his part, Khamis expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Gulf University for this wonderful initiative, which reflects its keenness to support sports and athletes and to acknowledge champions of outstanding sports achievements.
He praised the support of Gulf University in providing a scholarship to encourage him to continue contributing in the field of sports.
"I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Gulf University for its initiative, which has a positive impact on me, and motivates me, to present my best performance in the coming events, as educational accomplishments support excellence in sports and provides professional and living insurance for athletes in the future," Khamis said.
Khamis also thanked the Gulf University for its initiative, as it will contribute to encourage other athletes to shine and excel in the field of sports, affirming his eagerness to complete his university studies to combine sporting excellence with attainment of knowledge.
Source: Shaikh Khalid hails Khamis scholarship
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