Bahrain-based Batelco, a leading telecom provider, recently sponsored the Bahrain Champions Tour Under 13, an annual tournament providing youths under the age of 13 with the opportunity to showcase their talents, as its exclusive telecom partner.

The event held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Salman Al Khalifa for the third consecutive year took place on November 29 in the outside pitches at Bahrain Football Association.

Sixteen teams comprising of over 300 players from various nationalities took part in the one-day tournament. The event was attended by Michael Essien, former Chelsea and Read Madrid player.

Batelco was recognised for its support of the tournament with the presentation of an award on the occasion, which was received by Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Alkhalifa, Batelco chairman. Batelco's sponsorship of this tournament forms part of its efforts to support youth development initiatives across various fields, particularly sports.

This is a result of the company's strategy to support the efforts of the entities concerned with the growth and development of the Bahraini youth sector in order to elevate the Kingdom across various international platforms. – TradeArabia News Service