![“We need supporters for this traditional sport that does not exist in the Gulf [except] here and in Saudi Arabia. When visitors come and see the traditional sport in the kingdom of Bahrain, they are happy because it’s not available abroad," said local Mohammed Zamil.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F4VHHWNEV7VYRHT3OLAWXWSVLA.jpg?smart=true&auth=ead2e4858f0a8a8045826c2bd9c630f1488579ebde4dc2e8f189a607edebaac7&width=800&height=529)
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Updated: February 24, 2022, 11:24 AM
