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Leaders
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
Saudi Weightlifter Secures Silver at Asian Championship in Kazakhstan
Saudi weightlifter Abdullah Al-Qaisoom clinched the silver medal in the 110 kg category at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship, held yesterday in Kazakhstan. The event brought together more than 199 athletes representing 23 countries. This marks Saudi Arabia's second medal of the tournament. Mohammed Alharbi, President of the Saudi Weightlifting Federation and General Secretary of the Asian Weightlifting Federation, praised the team's early preparation as a key factor behind their strong performance. He also highlighted the widespread popularity of weightlifting across Asia and reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to nurturing a new generation of athletes for success on both continental and global stages. Related Topics: Saudi Bodybuilding Team Makes History with 27 Medals in World Championship In Photos: Saudi Athletes Raise Flag at Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games Donia Abu Taleb: A New Inspiration for Saudi Female Athletes Saudi Arabia Athletes Set New Records at Paris 2024 Olympics Short link :
Arab News
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Social Cricket program promotes women's participation
RIYADH: With the inspiring rise of cricket in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation has launched the Social Cricket program, promoting women's participation in the sport. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Under the ambitious program, SACF aims to organize camps for boys and girls in different cities across the Kingdom. One such camp was organized by the SACF at the Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh recently, where more than 250 female students experienced the game of cricket for the first time. 'A day filled with fun, teamwork, and discovering a new passion! ' the federation posted on X. Mohammed Alharbi, SACF media coordinator, told Arab News: 'Our event in the IMSIU was under our Social Cricket program, which is focusing on promoting cricket within families and individuals, creating opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the sport.' 'Our goal for 2025 is to make at least one event each month under the Social Cricket program in five different cities across the Kingdom,' Alharbi said. The five cities are Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Yanbu and Jubail. 'After Riyadh, we are working on a camp in other cities and we will announce it soon,' he said. In collaboration with the International Cricket Council, the SACF is also organizing the Women's Criiio Festival, promoting women's cricket in the different cities. SACF runs a social media campaign ahead of the events, encouraging cricket-lovers to join the program in their city. 'Don't miss out on a weekend of fun, energy, and unforgettable moments!' the SACF posted on X, promoting the campaign. Earlier this month, the SACF, represented by Alaa Alduaijy, also participated in the ICC Asia Women's Development Conference, joining discussions on the growth of women's cricket in the region. The conference focused on development strategies, collaboration opportunities, and initiatives to further advance women's cricket. Last year, the federation launched the Schools Cricket program, aimed at promoting the sport among boys and girls across the Kingdom.
