It is a historic moment for Bahrain as it stood tall at the 15th Arab Games 2023 as the Gulf country with the most medals. This was Bahrain’s best performance since it started competing in 1986
Bahrain was also the 4th Arab country in the Medals’ tally picking up 42 medals – including 19 gold medals. Bahrain’s participation in the Paralympic sports was rewarded with one gold and one silver medal bringing the total of gold medals to 20.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, whose vision has helped Bahrain achieve this spectacular result posted the news on his social media and congratulated the athletes.
This time Bahrain participated in 7 Olympic Games disciplines – athletics, swimming, table tennis, cycling, weightlifting, badminton, and sailing.
- Athletics won the most share of medals, bagging 14 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals (25 medals).
- The Bahrain Maritime Sports Team won three gold medals and one bronze medal (4 medals).
- In table tennis, we won a gold medal, two silver medals, and two bronze medals (5 medals).
- In Badminton, Bahrain won one gold medal (1 medal).
- In Swimming, we won two silver medals and three bronze medals (5 medals).
- The cyclists won a silver and a bronze medal (two medals).
- In Paralympic sports, the athletics team won a gold medal and a silver medal (two medals).
Statements:
His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, whose vision has helped Bahrain achieve this spectacular result posted the news on his social media and congratulated the athletes. His Highness congratulated the Kingdom’s sports community for its historical accomplishments in the 15th Arab Games, affirming that their efforts have contributed to the success of Bahrain in its participation. Additionally, His Highness praised the efforts exerted by the athletes and the supportive role of the administrative and technical teams.
From his part, His Excellency Mr. Faris Alkooheji, the Secretary General of Bahrain Olympic Committee, expressed his profound gratitude and pride for the outstanding achievement and performance of Team Bahrain in the 15th Arab Games, which would not have been possible without the support of His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Issa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, and the commitment of the Kingdom’s athletes, coaches, and the technical and administrative team. He also added that the Arab Games helped maintain a competitive atmosphere leading to the 19th Asian Games and anticipating more achievements.
Life N Style would like to congratulate all the athletes, support staff, the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the General Sports Authority, and His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad al Khalifa.
