The General Supervisor of the Ministry of Interior “ATP” Challenger Tennis Championship, Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, announced the launch of the Ministry of Interior’s ATP Challenger Tennis Championship in its third edition in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from February 11 to 17, with the participation of an elite group of internationally ranked players, organized by The Public Security Sports Federation, in cooperation with the Public Security Officers Club, held yesterday evening the tournament draw ceremony, while Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid inaugurated the new design for the tournament logo.
In the press conference held yesterday evening at the Public Security Officers Club, the General Supervisor of the Ministry of Interior ATP Challenger Tennis Championship praised the directives of the Minister of the Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, to organize and host the Kingdom of Bahrain for the rounds of the ATP Challenger Championship for the third year in a row, stressing that all arrangements have been made. and equipment; In order to make the tournament a success, which contributes to enhancing the status of Bahraini sports at the international level; Being an attractive destination for hosting and organizing international sporting events.
Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa indicated the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to provide all facilities and capabilities to host and organize this international sporting event, by preparing facilities, stadiums and facilities that meet all necessary requirements, expressing his thanks and appreciation to the sponsors supporting the tournament, wishing success to all players participating in the tournament, We welcome the honorable audience to attend the tournament competitions by registering at the link (https://www.interior.gov.bh/tennis-attendance/).
For his part, the head of the Sports Federation for Public Security and head of the tournament’s organizing committee, Brigadier General Khaled Al-Khayyat, confirmed that the tournament, since its launch in 2012, has witnessed continuous development, until it became a world championship, after the accreditation of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), noting the support and interest of the Minister of the Interior to highlight the status of this tournament. The tournament, which is considered one of the most prominent tournaments in the region, will begin its first preliminary round competition today (Sunday), with the participation of tennis professionals from various countries of the world.
In a related context, the representative of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Zuzana Konrad, praised the good organization and reception, praising the efforts of the Ministry of the Interior to make this global tournament a success, by preparing the courts at the highest levels. She said that attracting international players to participate in it is evidence of its status and importance, wishing I wish the participating players good luck and success in this tournament, and achieving advanced positions in it.
Meanwhile, Valery Laktov, member of the Association of Tennis Association (ATP), announced the names of the 32 players participating in the tournament, who will play in the preliminary and main rounds after being selected in the main draw for the tournament.
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