Al-Malki First with Disability to Represent Saudi Arabia at Surfing Championship

More than 180 surfers from 27 countries participated in the championship - SPA
More than 180 surfers from 27 countries participated in the championship - SPA
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Al-Malki First with Disability to Represent Saudi Arabia at Surfing Championship

More than 180 surfers from 27 countries participated in the championship - SPA
More than 180 surfers from 27 countries participated in the championship - SPA

Saudi surfing team member Muhannad Al-Malki registered himself as the first Saudi to represent his country in the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championship for People with Special Needs, which concluded Monday after six days in Huntington Beach, California, USA.

More than 180 surfers from 27 countries participated in the championship, according to SPA.

ISA President Fernando Aguerre said: "We are delighted to welcome the Kingdom into the surfing family for people with special needs and among the countries competing this year."

"The Kingdom is the only country to make their debuts, and their player has shown a good level considering that he is competing for the first time," he added.



Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
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Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA

Diriyah Company and the Saudi Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the growth of tennis in Diriyah, strengthening collaborative initiatives, and hosting educational events for youth in schools and community venues to encourage participation and skill development.
The MoU is part of a series of agreements through which Diriyah Company aims to enhance the quality of life, promote sports, and develop an integrated, sustainable community, positioning Diriyah as a global destination that celebrates sports, culture, arts, and heritage, SPA reported.
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually.
The Saudi Tennis Federation seeks to promote and advance tennis across the Kingdom, with a strong focus on nurturing young talent. Through structured talent identification and development programs, the federation aims to empower the next generation of players while also enhancing infrastructure and organizing tournaments. Its ultimate goal is to position tennis as one of the Kingdom’s premier sports.