The 2026 Esports Championship concludes in Riyadh with the crowning of the winners
The General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in Riyadh concluded its 2026 Esports Championship in a prominent technical and sporting event hosted by the Girls' Technical College in Riyadh. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage and in the presence of the Director General of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in Riyadh, Engineer Bader bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulwahed, with wide participation from leaders of training institutions and staff of the Directorate, amidst a festive atmosphere that reflected the significant development witnessed by the technical training sector in the Kingdom.
Keeping pace with digital transformation and Vision 2030
This tournament comes amidst the significant momentum Saudi Arabia is witnessing in the gaming and esports sector, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and enhance quality of life. The tournament underscores the role of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in supporting the National Strategy for Gaming and Esports, launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, to position the Kingdom as a global hub for this sector by 2030. The importance of these events extends beyond mere entertainment, encompassing the development of digital skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork among trainees.
Strong competition and wide participation
The 2026 edition witnessed wide participation from various training facilities for boys and girls across the Riyadh region. The competitions were characterized by their competitiveness and excitement, held in both singles and doubles formats. Participants demonstrated high levels of professionalism and advanced technical skills, reflecting the success of extracurricular programs in developing the talents of Saudi youth and channeling their energies towards modern, creative, and competitive fields.
Results of the 2026 Esports Championship
After decisive competitive rounds, the final results of the tournament resulted in the crowning of the winners of the top positions as follows:
- Individual category (boys): The Industrial Secondary Institute and the branch of the Technical College in Hawtat Bani Tamim Governorate won the title.
- Individual category (girls): The Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh won the title, confirming its excellence in digital specializations.
- Doubles category: The Technical College in Al Majmaah won the championship title, thanks to the great harmony between the team members.
Ongoing support and successful partnerships
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Engineer Bader Al-Abdulwahed honored the winners and participants, praising the high level of sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament. The General Administration affirmed that organizing such tournaments is part of its ongoing efforts to support technical activities and develop digital skills, thereby contributing to fostering a spirit of positive competition and harnessing the trainees' potential in modern technological fields that meet the demands of the times.
The administration also expressed its gratitude to the Main Trainee Fund for its generous support of the tournament, acknowledging its active contributions to enhancing activities and programs for trainees. Thanks were extended to the scout teams for their outstanding efforts in organization and hospitality, as well as to all the working committees that contributed to the event's success, and to the Riyadh Girls' Technical College for its generous hosting of the closing ceremony and for providing all the necessary resources for its successful execution.
