Riyadh, September 6 (BNA) — Bahraini camels, owned by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and His Majesty the King’s Representative for Youth Affairs and Humanitarian Work, won more awards at the seventh Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif.
الإبل البحرينية تواصل نجاحها في مهرجان ولي العهد السعودي
In a 4 km race, the camel “Al Shahiniya” won the first cup, along with “Samsam” and “Sayhad,” who finished second and third, respectively.
These successes add to Bahraini camels’ stellar record in regional competitions, which began with “Al Sarea’s” earlier victory in the open category.
The Saudi Camel Federation organizes the biggest event of its kind globally, with hundreds of races in several categories and prizes worth over SAR 50 million. It demonstrates the region’s التفاني to conserving and advancing traditional sports and draws a large number of Gulf and Arab camel owners.
