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  1. Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa: Bahrain Grand Prix success reflects Bahrain’s leading position in motorsport, with Bahraini marshals showcasing Kingdom’s capabilitiesKuala Lumpur, Oct. 4 (BNA): Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation and FIA Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, expressed his pride in the success of the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix race at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
  2. Max Verstappen secures first win of Formula 1 season in F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at SepangKuala Lumpur, Oct. 4 (BNA): Max Verstappen won after starting from pole in the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit. The Red Bull star secured his first win of the Formula 1 season after the start of the race was delayed due to rain, with fierc
  3. Gulf Cup 27: UAE 1-0 OmanJeddah, Oct. 3 (BNA): The United Arab Emirates national football team advanced to the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) after defeating Oman 1-0 in their semi-final match in Saudi Arabia. Othman Camara scored the only goal of the match in the 22nd minute, converting a cross from teamm
  4. Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia advances to final after penalty shootout win over QatarJeddah, Oct. 3 (BNA): Saudi Arabia's national football team advanced to the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) after defeating Qatar 3-2 on penalties following a goalless draw after regular and extra time at Alinma Stadium in Saudi Arabia, before a crowd of more than 51,000 spectators.
  5. Interior Ministry Inspector General attends closing ceremony of 2026 Ministry of Interior Open Powerlifting ChampionshipManama, Oct. 3 (BNA): Major General Abdullah Mohammed Al Zayed, Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, attended the closing ceremony of the 2026 Ministry of Interior Open Powerlifting Championship, organised by the Police Sports Association over four days at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain,
  6. Axwell puts on spectacular show, setting tone for Martin Garrix post-race celebrations on SundayKuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Axwell delivered a live performance this evening at SIC, opening a series of two concerts scheduled for the Formula 1 weekend. Axwell’s spectacular performances set the tone for the weekend’s other concert on Sunday night, featuring multi-
  7. Manson edges pole-sitter Mulder to win FTM season-opening raceKuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Marco Manson triumphed in race one of Formula Trophy Malaysia’s (FTM) season-opening round, held in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The Pinnacle Motorsport ace took the chequered flag after 11 laps in a time of 29:19.010, beating pol
  8. Max Verstappen puts Red Bull Racing in pole position for Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Max Verstappen secured pole position for the historic Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit. The Red Bull Racing superstar captured the leading grid position for Sunday's 56-lap race after registering a best lap time of 1mi
  9. Bahrain concludes participation in 20th Asian Games with 22 medals, historic handball goldAichi-Nagoya, Oct. 3 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain concluded its participation in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with 22 medals, comprising 11 gold, five silver and six bronze. The 20th Asian Games, hosted by Japan since September 19, is set to conclude on October 4. Bahrain recorded achieve
  10. Bahrain wins bronze in freestyle wrestling at 20th Asian GamesAichi-Nagoya, Oct. 2 (BNA): Bahrain’s Shamil Sharipov won the bronze medal in the men’s 125kg freestyle wrestling competition at the 20th Asian Games, increasing the Kingdom’s medal tally to 22, including 11 gold, five silver and six bronze medals. Sharipov opened his campaign with an 11-0 victory o
  11. MOI Open Powerlifting Championship begins with over 120 athletesManama, Oct. 2 (BNA): The Ministry of Interior (MOI) Open Powerlifting Championship 2026, organised by the Police Sports Association, began at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain with the participation of more than 120 male and female athletes from 14 countries. Brigadier Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khayat, Pre
  12. Verstappen, Leclerc quickest in first two practices for Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Oct. 2 (BNA): Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the first two practice sessions of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Verstappen set the fastest lap in the opening hour long session for Red Bull Ra
  13. Bahrain maintains Arab lead, seventh place in Asia at Nagoya Asian GamesAichi-Nagoya, Oct. 1 (BNA): Bahrain maintained its lead among Arab countries and seventh place in Asia at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which run until October 4, with a tally of 21 medals comprising 11 gold, five silver and five bronze. Bahrain’s judoka Askerbi and Mohamed Alouf fini
  14. BRAVE CF: 10 years of redefining global MMAManama, Oct. 1 (BNA): Ten years ago, BRAVE Combat Federation was launched in Bahrain with a vision of taking mixed martial arts beyond traditional borders. A decade later, that ambition has grown into a record-setting international presence spanning 39 countries and five continents. Founded in 2016
  15. UAE and Qatar draw in Gulf Cup 27Jeddah, Oct. 1 (BNA): The UAE football team advanced to the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup 27, topping Group B after drawing 1-1 with Qatar at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah at the end of the group stage. The UAE took their tally to seven points to top the group on goal difference ahead of Qatar,
  16. Bahrain’s motorsport experience, culture and heritage take centre stage at Sepang International CircuitSepang, Sep. 30 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to bring the Bahrain Grand Prix experience to Malaysia as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 takes place October 2 - 4 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The race provides an opportunity to introduce the Kingdom of Bahr
  17. REHC renews partnership with Grand Seiko, BJC ahead of 2026 / 2027 Golden Jubilee SeasonManama, Sep. 30 (BNA): Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has renewed its partnership for a third time with Japanese watch brand Grand Seiko - Bahrain Jewellery Centre, which will serve as the Official Watch for the 2026 / 2027 Golden Jubilee Season. The agreement was signed by Yusuf Buhe
  18. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali attends Bahrain handball team’s Asian Games gold medal winTokyo, Sep. 29 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation to the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, attended the final of the handball competition, in which the national team won the gold
  19. Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia set for three days of non-stop racing, entertainmentKuala Lumpur, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) are getting all geared up to welcome tens of thousands of F1 fans for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, featuring three days of top-class racing and entertainment. The hi
  20. Bahrain beat Japan to reach Asian Games handball finalTokyo, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain’s national handball team advanced to the Asian Games final after defeating hosts Japan 35-31 in the semi-final, moving one step closer to a first gold medal in the competition. Bahrain secured a place in the final after a closely contested match that was tied 16-16 at h
  21. Bahrain medal tally rises to 14 at 20th Asian GamesTokyo, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain increased its medal tally at the 20th Asian Games to 14 medals, comprising nine gold, two silver and three bronze, maintaining seventh place overall and first among Arab countries after Bahraini champion Winfred Yavi secured another gold medal for the Kingdom, her third
  22. FIA Formula 1 Race Director commends Bahrain Motor Federation preparations for Bahrain GP in MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Sep. 28 (BNA): Rui Marques, FIA Formula One Race Director, attended a meeting of the heads of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) organising teams in Kuala Lumpur. Tim Malyon, Sporting Director of FIA, also attended the meeting. Marques commended the preparations undertaken by the BMF f
  23. Bahrain medal tally rises to 13 at 20th Asian GamesTokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain continued its strong performance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, which run until October 4, increasing its medal tally to 13, including eight gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The Kingdom moved up to seventh place in the overall standings and remained t
  24. Bahrain continues Asian Games campaign in shooting, kurashTokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain continued its participation in the Asian Games with competition in shooting and kurash, as the Kingdom’s shooters took part in the qualifying rounds, while Rasoul Magomedov concluded his kurash campaign following a defeat to Mongolia’s Ulziibayar Duurenbayar. In the men
  25. Bahrain to face Japan in Asian Games handball semi-finalTokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain’s national handball team will face Japan tomorrow, Monday, in the Asian Games semi-finals at 3 p.m. Japan time (9 a.m. Bahrain time), with the Kingdom aiming to secure a place in the final and remain in contention for the gold medal. Bahrain reached the semi-finals foll
  26. Bahrain Motor Federation President participates in meeting on Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix preparationsKuala Lumpur, Sep. 27 (BNA): Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and Vice President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for the Middle East and North Africa, participated via video conference in a meeting of the heads of the race orga
  27. Qatar 1-0 YemenJeddah, Sep. 27 (BNA): Qatar defeated Yemen 1-0 in their second Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Yusuf Abdurisag scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute. The win took Qatar to six points and secured their place in the
  28. Gulf Cup 27: UAE 3-0 BahrainJeddah, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain’s national football team lost 3-0 to the United Arab Emirates in their second Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), played at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The result sent the UAE through to the semi-finals with six points from two
  29. BIC, Gulf Air continue partnership with Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026Manama, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and national carrier Gulf Air are continuing their distinguished, long-standing partnership as part of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The F1 spectacle will be taking

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