happenings Bahrainthismonth.com/events December 2023 13 READY FOR COMBAT DECEMBER 5-15 BRAVE INTERNATIONAL COMBAT WEEK KHALIFA SPORTS CITY As the excitement fills the air this December, get ready to witness an electrifying spectacle of athleticism and competition during this year’s festivities in the heart of Bahrain. The BRAVE Combat Federation stage is set to host three adrenaline-pumping series of fighting events and competitions that will leave you on the edge of your seat on December 5, 8 and 15. The events will be held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town. BRAVE International Combat Week will feature a stellar lineup of fights, showcasing the skills and determination of the world’s top MMA fighters. Witness the power, precision, and passion of these athletes as they go head-to-head in the cage, delivering an unforgettable display of combat sports mastery. Here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the thrill of combat sports like never before! Tickets are required to be booked in advance. Visit bravecf.com. PEDAL TO THE METAL DECEMBER 2 - 9 ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2023 BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT GIDDY UP! DECEMBER 8-9 THE BAHRAIN TURF SERIES RASHID EQUESTRIAN AND HORSERACING CLUB After a successful second edition of the Turf Series, where half of the winners were trained outside Bahrain, the Bahrain Turf Club, which promotes Horse Racing events in the Kingdom, will host ten races again starting December 8. The programme specifically targets international horses rated 85-100 to compete against the locally trained horses in Bahrain. The event, which is organised by the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, attracts a global audience of equestrian enthusiasts. We hope you’re ready for some action! Visit bahrainturfclub.com IRONMAN IS BACK DECEMBER 6-8 IRONMAN 70.3 MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP REEF ISLAND The local scene will be ablaze in the cool month of December as the island gears up for the fifth Ironman event in the Middle East and the official Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship. Get ready to support your local athletes as they compete and experience the thrill of racing on fast and unique courses. This race is a celebration of triathlon and Middle Eastern culture over a weekend full of family-friendly events. This year’s race course includes a bike course that takes in part of the Bahrain International Circuit race track. It’s sure to be a race to remember. Visit ironman.com/im703-bahrain. Get ready for an exhilarating series of races as the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2023 – one of the biggest global events in karting – takes place for the second time in Bahrain. Experience the thrilling competition that will attract over 400 racers from over 60 countries. BIKC’s 1.414-kilometre CIK-FIA track will once again shine in the global karting spotlight. Motorsport’s future stars will be battling it out both in daylight conditions and under floodlights at night. BIKC’s challenging 1.414km CIK-FIA track features 14 turns, which gives the opportunity to see thrilling action when the highly competitive fields battle for the podium. Action will be held in eight different categories, including the Micro MAX, the Mini MAX, the Junior MAX, the Senior MAX, the MAX DD2, MAX DD2 Masters, the E20 Senior and E20 Senior Masters. The event will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir and requires tickets to be booked in advance. Visit bahraingp.com or call 17 451-745.
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