The Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA) takes pride in having two Bahraini
teams compete in the second edition of the Western Asia Super league (WASL) this year, with
Muharraq joining last year’s champion Manama, the Chairman Captain Waleed Al-Alawi.
The chairman of the affirmed that choosing Muharraq Sports Club to compete in WASL
demonstrated the overall advancement of Bahraini basketball on a regional level.
Al Alawi attributed this achievement to the support of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and
His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He said the follow up of His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the King’s Representative
for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports
and the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain
Olympic Committee have significantly driven the growth of the Bahraini sports scene.
Al-Alawi said that the participation of Muharraq Club in the (WASL) alongside last year’s
champion Manama Club, reflects the reputation of basketball in Bahrain.
He noted that Manama won last year’s championship despite the participation of strong
teams from the GCC and Western Asia.
Al-Alawi wished Bahrain’s representatives at WASL success in delivering their best
performance.
Source: Bahrain News Agency