Saeed Al-Owairan: Al-Qadisiyah ignited the Saudi League and the padel competitions kick off
In a special Ramadan atmosphere in the city of Al-Khobar, the legend of Saudi football and former national team star, Saeed Al-Owairan, was an exceptional guest at the “Al-Qadisiyah Ramadan Season” events, where he was received by a number of club officials and fans who love the owner of the most beautiful goal in the 1994 World Cup.
Al-Owairan expressed his overwhelming happiness at being in the Eastern Province, sending a message of love and appreciation to the people of the region on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, stressing that this region has a special place in the hearts of Saudi athletes because of the brilliant names it has produced who have served Saudi football for decades.
Al-Qadsia's knight returns to competition
In statements to the Okaz newspaper, Al-Owairan praised the qualitative leap Al-Qadisiyah Club has witnessed this season, noting that the team did not merely participate but succeeded in igniting the competitive spirit in the Saudi Professional League. Al-Owairan said, "I congratulate you on the holy month. Al-Qadisiyah is no longer a mere participant, but has become a formidable force and a fierce competitor to the four major clubs (Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad). This competition is what we hoped for, to restore balance to Saudi football and to ensure the Eastern Province is always at the forefront of the sporting scene.".
Eastern Province: A Historical Talent Mine
Al-Owairan continued, recalling the rich history of the Eastern Province clubs, emphasizing that Al-Qadisiyah's strong return, alongside Al-Ettifaq and Al-Nahda, directly and positively impacts the Saudi national team's performance. He added, "Historically, Eastern Province clubs have been the primary source of talent for the national teams, and the development of stars within these clubs has contributed to the Green Falcons' numerous continental championships. The strength of the league lies in the diversity of its competitors, and the presence of a strong Eastern Province powerhouse enhances the competition's competitiveness and increases its appeal to fans and the media.".
Women's padel competitions begin
As part of the accompanying events, Al-Qadisiyah's Ramadan season witnessed the launch of the women's padel tournament, amidst a remarkable turnout and an enthusiastic atmosphere reflecting the growing popularity of this sport in the Kingdom. This tournament is part of the club's community sports initiatives, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to promote sports participation for all segments of society.
The tournament will run from the 8th to the 12th of Ramadan at the club's fields in Al-Khobar, with the fields open daily from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The tournament boasts a large participation of 98 players, both male and female, divided into several categories to ensure fairness and excitement. These categories include 8 professional teams with 16 players each, 32 amateur teams with 46 players each, and 9 women's teams with 18 players each, making it one of the largest Ramadan sporting events in the region.
