An international sports academy could be set up under Bahrain’s most successful club – Muharraq – if municipal councillors have their way.
An urgent proposal to establish the academy has been submitted by Arad area councillor Ahmed Al Meghawi, and has received initial backing from the Muharraq Municipal Council.
However, the proposal will be further reviewed by the Youth and Sports Affairs Ministry, the General Sports Authority and the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport along with the club’s board.
Muharraq Club recently secured the coveted AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Cup for the second time in its history defeating FC Nasaf 3-0 following up victory in the same competition in 2008.
His Majesty King Hamad praised the team’s performance. He stressed that the club was the oldest in Bahrain and the Gulf and highlighted its successful track record and achievements.
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