In a distinctive Ramadan atmosphere reflecting the great sporting movement witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Padel Championship competitions concluded as part of the "Al-Qadisiyah Ramadan Season" events, amidst a remarkable public attendance and strong competitions between the participants, with the total financial prizes allocated to the winners amounting to 100,000 Saudi Riyals.
A comprehensive sporting renaissance and an ambitious vision
These high-quality events organized by Al-Qadisiyah Club align with the major transformations underway in the Saudi sports sector as part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Sports clubs are no longer merely arenas for football competition, but have evolved into comprehensive social and cultural institutions that contribute to a higher quality of life. The professional organization of Al-Qadisiyah's season, particularly following the club's acquisition by Aramco, reflects a qualitative leap in sports event management and the attraction of international expertise, further solidifying the Kingdom's position as a leading regional and international sports destination.
Padel Championship Results: Domination and Crown
The final results of the padel competitions revealed high levels of skill, with the list of winners being as follows:
- Amateur category: The duo of Baraa Al-Saqqaf and Ali Al-Khunaizi won first place, Abdullah Al-Jaafari and Fawaz Al-Rajih came in second, while Turki Bu Rasais and Kamil Al-Abbas came in third.
- In the professional category, the duo Abdulrahman Al-Jabreen and Mohammed Al-Sulaiman won the title, leaving the runner-up position to Hassan Abbad and Ahmed Al-Sinan, and the third place to Abdullah Al-Faraj and Hussein Al-Miraj.
- Women's category: Al-Anoud Yamani and Areej Farah snatched first place, Samaher Kurdi and Sarah Salhab came in second place, and Yasmin Farah and Majda Al-Subaihi came in third.
International praise from Italian referee Shira Perona
The tournament witnessed a distinguished international presence, represented by the renowned Italian referee, Chiara Perona, who is officiating matches at the Zoho Futsal Championship. Perona expressed her admiration for the tremendous development in infrastructure and organization, saying, "Al-Qadisiyah clearly reflects the rise of Saudi sports. I am delighted to be here for the second time, and what I have seen in terms of excellent organization and enthusiastic fan attendance confirms that this event has a bright future." She added that working alongside such talented colleagues in the Kingdom is a great honor for her, praising the warm welcome and high level of professionalism.
Zoho Indoor Championship: A fierce Arab battle
Meanwhile, the excitement continues in the Zoho Futsal Championship, which features strong Arab teams, lending an international dimension to the competition. Today's matches include some fiery encounters, with Oden Roastery facing Al-Thaqba, while Morocco's Saqr Agadir clashes with Libya's Al-Suwaihli in a thrilling Maghreb derby.
The previous round saw Ghadran defeat Al-Qurain (3-1), and a thrilling draw between Al-Tamimi and Kuwait Oil (1-1), while Al-Qadisiyah swept aside the Jordanian Hamada team with three goals to one, in matches that witnessed the brilliance of the stars and their receipt of the awards for excellence.
Diverse community and cultural events
Al-Qadisiyah's season isn't limited to sports; it extends to cultural and social aspects as well. The preliminary rounds of the Holy Quran competition, "Building a Society that Lives by the Quran," are underway, with 721 participants, 375 of whom have qualified for the advanced stages. Also launching today is a cooking competition targeting families and enthusiasts, aiming to revive traditional culinary heritage and present Ramadan dishes with a modern twist, thus highlighting the club's role in strengthening social bonds during the holy month.
