• Multi-year partnership marks Bapco Energies as the official partner of Bahrain Victorious
• Star riders visit to Bapco Energies’ headquarters reinforces shared performance values

Manama, Bahrain – January 21, 2026: Bahrain Victorious and Bapco Energies, the integrated energy company powering the next generation and securing Bahrain’s long-term energy supply, are set to continue their successful partnership with a multi-year extension. This longstanding partnership underscores Bapco Energies’ commitment as a key driver of the Bahrain Victorious’ ongoing pursuit of excellence in international cycling.

The partnership announcement coincided with a visit by Bahrain Victorious star riders Matej Mohorič and Lenny Martinez to Bapco Energies’ headquarters in Manama. During their visit, the athletes shared valuable insights into performance and winning, which closely align with Bapco Energies’ commitment to excellence and high performance. This shared philosophy highlights how sport can inspire strong performance culture, both on and off the road.

Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, commented: “Performance drives everything we do at Bapco Energies, from operational excellence to supporting top athletes. Our longstanding partnership with Bahrain Victorious is a testament to our shared focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement—values that power both our business and their success on the world stage.”

Milan Eržen, Managing Director of Bahrain Victorious, commented: “Bapco Energies have truly been an integral part of our team from the very beginning. They are an important contributor to the development of youth and sport in the region, and their commitment to performance and excellence aligns perfectly with our values as a team. We are proud to extend this partnership and look forward to continuing the journey together.”

Bapco Energies has supported Bahrain Victorious since the team’s inception, playing a vital role in its development and in promoting cycling across Bahrain and beyond. This commitment is further demonstrated by Bapco Energies’ support of the Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Tour, a flagship initiative that continues to expand racing opportunities locally and inspire the next generation of riders.

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About Bapco Energies  

Bapco Energies is the integrated energy company leading the energy transition in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the leadership of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of Bapco Energies, the Company is consolidating the energy value chain to meet the Kingdom of Bahrain’s growing energy demands sustainably.  Guided by the Blueprint Bahrain framework, Bapco Energies is advancing efforts to support the Kingdom’s broader energy transition.  The Bapco Energies portfolio encompasses wholly-owned subsidiaries Bapco Refining, Bapco Upstream, Bapco Gas, Bapco Tazweed, and BeVentures, as well as Bapco Air Fueling, in which Bapco Energies is a majority shareholder.

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