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Leaders
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
UCI Delegation Visits Riyadh in Preparation for 2025 Urban Cycling World Championships
As part of the preparations for the 2025 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships, scheduled for early November in Riyadh, Saudi Cycling Federation (SACF) President Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani met with Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) representative Jorge Vazquez during an official inspection visit. President Al-Shahrani expressed his enthusiasm for continued collaboration with the UCI to ensure the event is exceptional, bringing together the world's top urban cyclists under the federation's supervision. The visit featured comprehensive inspection tours, including reviews of competition venues, accommodation facilities for participating delegations, and assessments of technical and officiating arrangements. Related Topics : Pakistan FM Embarks on Crucial China Visit after Kashmir Conflict Saudi Crown Prince, Putin Hold Crucial Talks on Ukraine Conflict Lucid Motors Electrifies the Middle East with New Riyadh HQ Saudi Arabia Leads World in Reducing Healthcare Risks: WHO Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
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.
Arab News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Bangladesh goes into bat for cricket in Saudi Arabia, ambassador says
RIYADH: Bangladesh Ambassador M. Delwar Hossain says that his country is looking forward to working with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and extending all cooperation as the sport's popularity in the Kingdom grows. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The ambassador told Arab News: 'Cricket is an important area developing in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi cricket team is doing well at the Asian Cricket Council events. We are following up the developments, and are in touch with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.' The Saudi cricket team won the ACC Men's Challenger Cup, both the first and the second competition, played in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2023 and 2024. The tournament is a part of the qualification pathway for the Asia Cup. The finalists qualify for the Premier Cup, whose winner goes on to the Asia Cup. Hossain said that his predecessor, ambassador Mohammad Javed Patwary, met SACF Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud last year, and they had signed an agreement between the Bangladesh and Saudi cricket boards. The SACF chief was also invited to visit Bangladesh to see cricket developments there and decide what kind of cooperation could be extended from the Bangladeshi side. He was a keen supporter, according to the embassy officials who accompanied the previous ambassador during the meeting. 'I am new here, and look forward to meeting the SACF chairman and discussing how we can work together for better cooperation,' Hossain told Arab News. Bangladesh is a good cricket side, currently ranked in the top ten across all formats: Test, ODI and T20 internationals. Many Bangladeshi expatriates play cricket at different clubs in Saudi Arabia. Bangladeshi expatriates have been invited to join matches organized by the SACF with employees of various companies as part of corporate cricket. Recently Bangladeshi international schools have also been engaged in the game — both male and female students — for separate matches organized by the SACF. With the game growing by leaps and bounds in the Kingdom, many developments are taking place. The Red Sea city of Jeddah hosted the TATA IPL mega auction at the Abadi Al-Johar Arena in November 2024, which attracted international cricket stars and the celebrity owners of the IPL franchises. The SACF described the TATA IPL mega auction as 'a historic sporting achievement in Jeddah.' Former Pakistan captain, and one of the great allrounders, Shahid Afridi, was recently in the Kingdom, and met SACF CEO Tariq Ziad Sagga, describing it as an inspiring experience, at King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology (KAUST) Winter Enrichment Program 2025. 'Honored to be invited to the @kaust_news Winter Enrichment Program 2025! Thrilled to champion cricket and sports empowerment alongside our star Olympian @ArshadOlympian1, CEO @Cricketsaudi @tzsagga and GM Iqbal Sikandar. A pleasure engaging with the brilliant faculty, students and community here, alongside @ZafarxMalik, CEO of @SAFoundationN. Together, we continue to drive the spirit of sports forward!,' Afridi posted on X. Pakistani cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar, have also been visiting the Kingdom and held meetings with the SACF chairman to discuss the development of cricket and ways to cooperate. Indian cricket legend and former captain Rahul Dravid, head coach of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals, also attended the NEOM cricket program recently.
