Alba Hosts 3rd Edition of Sports Festival in Collaboration with ISAF
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), in partnership with the International Sports Academies Federation (ISAF), successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the Alba Sports Festival on 14 and 15 February 2025 at Alba Club, Riffa.
Bringing together around 1,500 amateur athletes from 21 nationalities and 43 sports academies, the festival featured 18 sports competitions, including swimming, tennis, padel, football, darts, snooker, bowling, and walkathon, along with new events such as athletics, arm wrestling, strongest man, and fencing.
On 15 February, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, and ISAF Chairman, MP Ahmed Al Salloom, toured the festival activities, joined by Bahrain Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) President Sami Al Haddad, representatives of sports bodies and institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Alba’s top officials.
Held in conjunction with Bahrain Sports Day, the festival reflects Alba’s commitment to supporting youth and the sports sector, reinforcing the ‘Sports for All’ principle and fostering passion for an active lifestyle within the Kingdom's youth. In collaboration with local associations and societies, the event also promoted inclusivity, welcoming People of Determination to participate and showcase their talents across several competitions.