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Arab News
14-05-2025
- Sport
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Saudi Western Region Men's Hockey Championship and Women's Hockey Championship start Friday
JEDDAH: The Saudi Western Region Men's Hockey Championship and the third Women's Hockey Championship will begin at the indoor sports hall of Al-Ahli Club in Jeddah on Friday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The two-day tournaments are part of the series of competitions organized by the Saudi Hockey Federation, a media statement said on Wednesday. The championships will feature the participation of four teams in both competitions, as part of SHF's efforts to promote the sport across various regions of the Kingdom. In March, the federation organized the 2025 Saudi Central Region Hockey Championship, which was held at the Al-Shabab Club fields. That tournament saw the participation of 40 players representing eight teams, playing a total of eight matches and scoring 51 goals. SHF said that organizing the tournaments was part of its efforts to enhance competitiveness among teams, empower amateur clubs and expand community participation. 'This initiative contributes to developing an integrated sports environment that supports hockey practice and talent discovery, reflecting the federation's vision to build a strong foundation for the sport across the Kingdom,' the statement said.
Arab News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Saudi Hockey Federation launches first junior championship in Jazan
JAZAN: The Saudi Hockey Federation will host the region's first-ever junior hockey tournament next week, as part of efforts to expand the sport across the Kingdom. The 2025 Boys' Junior Hockey Championship will begin on Tuesday, with matches held at the Saad bin Muadh School fields in Jazan. The competition will feature 28 players across four teams, all overseen by the Saudi Hockey Federation. The Federation has already held a successful Junior Championship final in the Jeddah region, where the Fahoud team claimed the title and Amwaj finished as runner-up. In a statement, the Federation said the Jazan tournament marks a major milestone for the region, aimed at raising the level of competition, supporting the development of young athletes, and boosting participation in hockey. Officials said the event is part of a broader strategy to promote the sport's growth nationwide, with plans to establish a national junior league in the near future.
Arab News
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Junior Hockey Championship to kick off in Riyadh with eight teams
RIYADH: The 2025 Central Region Boys' Junior Hockey Championship will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the indoor sports hall of Al-Manarat International Schools in Riyadh. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Organized by the Saudi Hockey Federation, the tournament will feature eight teams representing Al-Tarbiyah, Al-Namouthajiyah and Al-Arqam schools, competing for the championship title. The event is part of a series of school tournaments initiated by the Saudi Hockey Federation to promote the sport at the grassroots level. The federation emphasized that a key objective of the championship was to identify and nurture young talent while enhancing players' skills. The initiative aims to develop a new generation of athletes who could represent Saudi Arabia in international competitions in the future, and the tournament aligns with the country's broader efforts to advance sports development and encourage youth participation in various disciplines.
