Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa lauded President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa for doing exceptional efforts in promoting the Kingdom of Bahrain in the international sports arenas, especially during the Fifa presidential election that was held yesterday.
Shaikh Nasser congratulated Shaikh Salman, one of the candidates for Fifa’s top position, saying: “We really wished for HE Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa to win the Fifa presidential election as we believe that the candidacy programme he presented was the best, as it was based on the highest standards of credibility and integrity set by the international organisation, as well as the points that his programme included focused on developing international football, achieving its aspirations and reinstating confidence in it.
“The son of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, promoted the Kingdom in international media and before the entire world. He drew international attention towards the various achievements of the Kingdom of Bahrain in all fields, mainly sports.
“HE Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is capable of continuing the development and improvement of the Asian Football Confederation. He is also the Vice President of Fifa for the Asian Football Confederation and he is capable of contributing in the rehabilitation of Fifa through this position.”
Shaikh Nasser wished Shaikh Salman success in his future endeavours, reaffirming his confidence in him to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain and its achievements in international sports arenas.