Budapest, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, secured first place in the 120 km Hungary International Endurance Race, completing his final preparations for the upcoming FEI Endurance World Championship in France this September. Her Excellency Katalin Novák, former President of Hungary, attended and witnessed HH Shaikh Nasser's participation in the race. HH Shaikh Nasser completed the race in 7 hours, 22 minutes, and 59 seconds, overcoming the difficult terrain with exceptional skill and determination. HH Shaikh Nasser emphasised that this victory and first place achievement provide substantial motivation in preparation for the upcoming World Championship. HH further noted that the Hungary International Endurance Race is considered one of the most challenging on the European circuit. HH Shaikh Nasser emphasised that the Hungary race was the final European preparation for the Royal End urance Team before their participation in the FEI Endurance World Championship. Additionally, HH Shaikh Nasser commended the organisation by the Hungarian Equestrian Federation and highlighted the efforts of the Bahraini personnel in the organisation of judging, veterinary, and technical committees. HH also commended the Bahraini participants for securing top positions in the race. HH Shaikh Nasser received the first place trophy from Orchidea Mihok, representative of the Hungarian Equestrian Federation. On this occasion, Royal Team jockey Mohammed Abdulhamid Al Hashemi secured second place, with his teammate Othman Abduljalil Al Awadhi taking third place. Source : Bahrain News Agency