The Department of Sports Affairs at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University exceptional and unprecedented success in 2025, making significant strides in women's university sports. These efforts culminated in the implementation of diverse sports programs 81 tournaments , resulting in university students winning 140 medals – a clear indication of the success of strategies to empower women in the sports sector.
Details of the golden harvest and record-breaking figures
The numbers reflected the dominance of the university teams on the podium, with the 140 medals achieved distributed as follows:
- 56 gold medals.
- 36 silver medals.
- 48 bronze medals.
The achievement did not stop at winning medals, but the university crowned its efforts by achieving first place in the Saudi Universities Performance Index for the fifteenth sports season (female students section), which reflects the efficiency of the sports system and the development of the infrastructure that the university possesses, which is the largest of its kind in the world as a women’s university.
The context of national transformation and women's empowerment in sports
These achievements come in an important historical context witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the sports sector is one of the main pillars of the "Quality of Life" within the Saudi Vision 2030. Universities play a pivotal role as incubators for national sports talents, as Princess Nourah University is a leading model in translating the objectives of the vision by providing a professional sports environment that contributes to honing female talents and qualifying them to compete in regional and international forums.
Dominating specialized championships
University students demonstrated exceptional skill in various individual and team sports, with the university securing first place in the inaugural Saudi Women's Judo Championship for junior girls (78 kg and 57 kg weight categories). The university also continued its winning streak in the fifteenth season of the Saudi University Sports Federation Championship, achieving top positions in:
- Athletics.
- Futsal.
- Esports.
- Chess.
Continuing this approach, the university maintained its advanced presence in the sixteenth season, recording first place in the archery and athletics championships, second place in futsal, and third place in badminton.
Sustainable impact and promising future
The importance of these programs extends beyond competition; they also promote a healthy and active lifestyle on campus. The newly established championships in 2025 focused on expanding participation in sports, developing physical and technical skills, and fostering teamwork. The Student Affairs Department's Sports Affairs Division strives to sustain this excellence by attracting and developing talent, ensuring that Saudi national teams are supplied with professional female athletes capable of representing the Kingdom on the world stage.
