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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
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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.

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Four Players Advance to Semi-Finals of Next Generation ATP Finals

The event is organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis Professionals - SPA
The event is organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis Professionals - SPA
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Four Players Advance to Semi-Finals of Next Generation ATP Finals

The event is organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis Professionals - SPA
The event is organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis Professionals - SPA

The group stage of the Next Generation ATP Finals concluded at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, the tournament's second edition hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the event is supervised by the Ministry of Sports and sponsored by the Public Investment Fund.

According to SPA, the matches drew a significant audience, underscoring the growing popularity of tennis in the Kingdom.
The final day of the group stage confirmed the semi-finalists from the red and blue groups. French player Luca Van Assche secured his spot alongside red group leader Alex Michelsen of the US.

In the blue group, American Learner Tien triumphed over Frenchman Arthur Fils, to claim the runner-up position, joining Brazilian Joao Fonseca, the group leader.
The semi-finals, scheduled for today, feature Alex Michelsen facing Tien in an all-American clash, while Fonseca will take on Van Assche. The winners of these matches will advance to the final, set to take place tomorrow.
The tournament has showcased exceptional talent and reinforced Saudi Arabia's commitment to hosting world-class sporting events.