In an evening of sporting excellence that combined fair competition with a celebration of youth, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region, sponsored the final match of the "Excellence Cup for Provinces" tournament, organized by the Madinah Award Foundation in its sixth edition. The Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium hosted this prominent event, amidst a remarkable public and official turnout that reflects the leadership's interest in sports activities in the region.
Crowning the champions and supporting the leadership
The closing ceremony saw Prince Salman bin Sultan crown the Al-Ais Governorate team with the championship cup and gold medals, following their heroic performance that secured them the coveted title. Meanwhile, the Badr Governorate team received silver medals after achieving second place in a highly competitive tournament characterized by strong sportsmanship. This crowning achievement is a testament to the efforts of the participating teams and a reaffirmation of the unwavering support that the sports sector receives from His Royal Highness the Prince of the region.
Developmental and social dimensions of the championship
In a statement on this occasion, Engineer Mohammed Abbas, Secretary General of the Regional Council and Secretary General of the Madinah Award Foundation, explained that His Royal Highness the Prince's patronage of the final reflects his keen interest in supporting youth and sports. Abbas noted that the tournament has transcended its status as a mere football competition, becoming a social and sporting platform that has successfully achieved its objectives. It has contributed to discovering promising talents from various governorates within the region, thus opening doors for them to join professional clubs and represent the nation in major events.
Context of Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program
This tournament takes on particular significance when viewed within the context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, specifically within the objectives of the Quality of Life Program. Organizing such sporting events at the provincial level is not merely for entertainment; it aims to promote sports participation within the community and provide a stimulating environment for young talent in outlying areas and provinces, ensuring that sporting opportunities are not concentrated solely in major cities. This initiative is a strategic step towards integrating the youth of the provinces into the rapidly evolving national sports movement.
Organizational precedent and remarkable success
It is worth noting that the Excellence Cup for Provinces is the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched with the participation of eight teams representing all provinces of the Madinah region. The tournament has successfully generated widespread sporting activity, providing a platform for positive competition and a way for young people to invest their time in beneficial activities. This underscores the success of the Madinah Award Foundation in diversifying its areas of excellence to include sports alongside cultural and scientific fields.
