
Marib Sports Director to Okaz: Saudi support is the cornerstone of sports activity in the governorate
Ali Hashwan, Director General of the Youth and Sports Office in Marib Governorate, affirmed that the generous and continuous support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the youth and sports sector has become the “cornerstone” in revitalizing the sports movement, harnessing the energies of young people, and developing their capabilities, appreciating the sincere brotherly stances of the Kingdom and the pioneering role it plays in supporting Yemen across various fields.
Sports movement and building a path
The Director General of the Youth and Sports Office explained in a special statement to Okaz that Marib Governorate has witnessed a tangible sports boom thanks to the qualitative support from the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, which adopted the organization of official club championships. He pointed out that the past period witnessed a brilliant success for the football championship in which 14 clubs participated, which contributed to spreading the spirit of fair competition and developing the players’ skills after a long period of stagnation.
He pointed out that the Saudi support is still ongoing, and the official handball tournament for clubs is currently being held during the nights of the holy month of Ramadan, with the participation of 16 clubs, amidst a large public presence and widespread youth interaction.
Ramadan sports pulse
He revealed the upcoming activity plan, stressing that sports activities will continue at a high pace after Eid al-Fitr to complete the “Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen” handball tournament, in parallel with launching a new football tournament, in response to the aspirations of sports fans in the governorate.
Partnership and promising prospects
The Director of the Youth and Sports Office in Marib Governorate praised the signing of the partnership program between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, describing this step as a “qualitative leap” that will contribute to the development of the sports sector, the modernization of its infrastructure, and the strengthening of youth activities in a way that serves sustainable development in Yemen.
Appreciation and gratitude for Saudi support
In closing, he expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government and people, stressing that this sincere brotherly support embodies the depth of the deep-rooted historical relations and contributes directly to strengthening the youth and developing their talents, reflecting the Kingdom’s pioneering role in supporting Yemen, and laying strong foundations for the future of a promising sporting generation.
The Director General of the Youth and Sports Office in Marib Governorate, Ali Hashwan, confirmed that the generous and continuous support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the youth and sports sector has become the “cornerstone” in revitalizing sports activities, harnessing the energies of youth, and developing their capabilities. He praised the sincere brotherly positions of the Kingdom and the pioneering role it plays in supporting Yemen across various fields.
Sports Movement and Building a Path
In a special statement to “Okaz,” the Director General of the Youth and Sports Office explained that Marib Governorate has witnessed a tangible sports boom thanks to the qualitative support from the Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, which has adopted the organization of official club championships. He pointed out that the recent period has seen a remarkable success in the football championship, which involved 14 clubs, contributing to fostering a spirit of fair competition and developing players' skills after a long stagnation.
He indicated that the wheel of Saudi support is still ongoing, and currently, during the nights of the blessed month of Ramadan, a handball championship for official clubs is being held with the participation of 16 clubs, amid a large audience and wide youth interaction.
Ramadan Sports Pulse
He revealed the plan for upcoming activities, confirming that sports activities will continue at a high pace following Eid al-Fitr, to complete the “Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen” handball championship, alongside launching a new football championship, in response to the aspirations of sports fans in the governorate.
Partnership and Promising Horizons
The Director of the Youth and Sports Office in Marib Governorate praised the signing of the partnership program between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, describing this step as a “qualitative leap” that will contribute to the development of the sports sector, modernizing its infrastructure, and enhancing youth activities in a way that serves sustainable development in Yemen.
Appreciation and Gratitude for Saudi Support
In conclusion, he expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, affirming that this sincere brotherly support embodies the depth of the historical relations deeply rooted in history, and directly contributes to empowering youth and developing their talents, reflecting the pioneering role of the Kingdom in supporting Yemen and laying strong foundations for the future of a promising sports generation.



