Manama, 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 the Bahrain Olympic Committee, commended Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, member of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Chairperson of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association, for receiving honorary membership in the Executive Board of the Olympic Council of Asia. The recognition was granted during the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, held in India last Sunday. HH Shaikh Khalid praised Shaikha Hayat's distinguished career and her notable impact within and beyond Bahrain, which qualified her for this continental recognition, wishing her continued success. His Highness also emphasised the confidence in national talents of both genders and Bahrain's prominent sports leadership. Source: Bahrain News Agency