The Deputy Governor of Mecca crowns Al-Taawoun champions of the Jeddah 2026 tournament
In a special sporting evening hosted by the Bride of the Red Sea, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, crowned the “Al-Taawon” team from Jeddah with the title and cup of the Jeddah Football Championship for the year 2026. This crowning came after the team’s well-deserved victory over its counterpart “Salam Al-Jami’a” with a score of one goal to nil in the final match that was held at the reserve stadium in King Abdullah Sports City.
The closing ceremony of the championship witnessed a high-level official presence, led by His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, reflecting the great attention that the wise leadership pays to the sports sector at all its levels.
Details of the crowning and first places
The final match witnessed fierce competition between the two teams, with Al-Taawon ultimately securing the title and the gold medal, leaving the silver medal to Salam Al-Jami'a. In the third-place match, the Makkah Region Border Guard team claimed the bronze medal after defeating the Jeddah Governorate Police team 2-1, in a game that showcased the high fighting spirit of the teams representing the various sectors.
Supporting leadership and the goals of Vision 2030
This event is not just a passing football competition, but rather it is consistent with the comprehensive sports movement that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing under Vision 2030. The presence of the Minister of Sports and the Deputy Governor of the region embodies the unlimited support that community and institutional sports activities enjoy, which aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise the percentage of sports participation in society, which is one of the basic pillars of the “Quality of Life” program.
Such tournaments contribute to discovering young sporting talents and provide a professional competitive environment that allows teams to showcase their technical abilities, taking advantage of the advanced infrastructure of Saudi sports facilities, such as King Abdullah Sports City, which is a world-class sports complex.
A vibrant atmosphere and professional organization
The tournament was distinguished by a large and enthusiastic crowd, which added a vibrant atmosphere to the matches, reflecting the great passion for football in Saudi Arabia. The sporting community praised the tournament's excellent organization, which contributed to its success and ensured it reflected the prestige of Jeddah.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the patron of the event honored the sponsors and participating entities, in addition to the refereeing team of the final match and the observers, in appreciation of their efforts in making this sporting event a success, and in consolidating the concepts of fair competition and sportsmanship among all participants.
