His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, will be at the head of the Supreme Organising Committee for Bahrain’s hosting of the 3rd Asian Youth Games in October 2025.
An 18-strong Supreme Organising Committee was announced on Monday, January 13, with Bahrain Olympic Committee President Sheikh Khaled at the helm.
The members have been drafted in from diverse areas including the government, sports and tourism.
Among them are HH Sheikh Issa bin Ali Al-Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Brigadier General Dr. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Medical Services, and BOC Secretary General Fares Mustafa Al Kooheji, who is the new Chair of the OCA Media Committee.
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the 3rd Asian Youth Games will be held from October 22-31 with a total of 21 sports.