In a move reflecting the major sporting boom in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi national badminton team has achieved an unprecedented global milestone, establishing a strong presence on the international stage. The Badminton World Federation announced that Saudi players Amer Mohammed and Nabeha Sharaf have entered the top 20 in the world in mixed doubles for 2025, a clear indication of the rapid development of the sport in the Kingdom.
The achievement was not limited to doubles competitions, but extended to singles competitions, as the rising player Amer Mohammed managed to secure his place among the top 35 players in the world in the youth singles competitions for 2025. This advanced ranking reflects the high technical abilities and exceptional talent that Saudi players possess, and confirms the success of the plans set to develop the age groups that are the main source of the national teams.
Vision 2030 and the Comprehensive Sports Renaissance
This achievement cannot be separated from the broader context of the transformation underway in the Kingdom's sports sector under the umbrella of "Saudi Vision 2030." The Saudi leadership has given considerable attention to various sports, and the focus is no longer solely on football, but has extended to individual and Olympic sports. This progress in badminton's ranking is a direct result of the "Quality of Life Program" and initiatives aimed at increasing sports participation and developing Olympic champions capable of raising the Saudi flag at international events.
The Kingdom is among the top 20 countries globally
This global progress marks a pivotal and historic milestone for Saudi badminton, as these results have officially placed the Kingdom among the top 20 countries worldwide in the sport. This ranking positions Saudi Arabia among the world's leading sporting nations and opens the door to hosting major international tournaments, thus enhancing the Kingdom's standing as a global sporting destination and encouraging more young men and women to take up this physically and mentally demanding sport.
Official praise and future plans
For her part, the President of the Saudi Badminton Federation, Mai Obaid Al-Rasheed, expressed her pride in this national achievement. Al-Rasheed emphasized that this accomplishment is the result of the support of the sports leadership and the integrated institutional work within the federation, noting that reaching these international rankings reflects the significant effort invested in developing and refining national talent.
Al-Rashid added that the federation is determined to continue investing in its players, both male and female, by intensifying training camps and international participation, and by raising the quality of its technical programs. This strategy aims to sustain achievements and solidify the Kingdom's position among the elite nations in badminton globally, ensuring the continued development of new generations of champions capable of competing and winning titles in the near future.
