Seef District – Bahrain Olympic Committee: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for the 3rd Asian Youth Games (Bahrain 2025), welcomed Mr Antonio Romanio, President of the International Triathlon Union, at the Bahrain Olympic Committee headquarters in Seef District. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mr Faris Mustafa Al-Kooheji, Secretary-General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Mr. Abbas Bu Hassan, Vice President of the Bahrain Triathlon Federation.

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Triathlon Development

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa extended a warm welcome to Mr Antonio Romanio and conveyed the greetings of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. He expressed his deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by the International Triathlon Union in supporting national federations and its ongoing efforts to elevate the sport globally.

During the meeting, Shaikh Isa bin Ali and Mr Romanio discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration between the International and Bahraini Triathlon Federations. The discussions focused on expanding participation in triathlon, further developing the sport within the Kingdom, and leveraging Bahrain’s growing success in the discipline.

His Highness highlighted the remarkable achievements of Bahraini triathlon athletes, attributing the sport’s growth to the steadfast support of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. He also acknowledged the continued encouragement of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, emphasising their commitment to advancing triathlon in Bahrain.

Shaikh Isa bin Ali reaffirmed the Bahrain Olympic Committee’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with the International Triathlon Union, underscoring the importance of exchanging expertise, developing joint initiatives, and fostering new growth opportunities. He concluded by wishing Mr. Antonio Romanio continued success in leading the sport at the international level.