Al-Khaleej Club to Play in Group B of 2024 Asian Handball Championship

The draw for the 27th Asian Championship for Handball Club Champions 2024 placed Al-Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia in the second group - SPA
The draw for the 27th Asian Championship for Handball Club Champions 2024 placed Al-Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia in the second group - SPA
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Al-Khaleej Club to Play in Group B of 2024 Asian Handball Championship

The draw for the 27th Asian Championship for Handball Club Champions 2024 placed Al-Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia in the second group - SPA
The draw for the 27th Asian Championship for Handball Club Champions 2024 placed Al-Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia in the second group - SPA

The draw for the 27th Asian Championship for Handball Club Champions 2024 placed Al-Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia in the second group, along with Al-Duhail of Qatar, Kazma of Kuwait, Ahli Sidab of Oman and Mes Kerman of Iran, SPA reported.
The draw ceremony was recently held in Doha, the Qatari capital, which will host the event from November 13 to 24.

As many as ten clubs are participating in the championship, divided into two groups.

The first group combines: Kuwait of Kuwait, Al-Rayyan of Qatar, Al-Karkh of Iraq, Al-Shabab of Bahrain and Sharjah of the UAE.
Al-Khaleej Club is the title holder of the last championship, 2023, through which it qualified to represent the Asian continent in the World Club Handball Championship 2024.



Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Games 2024 torch was lit on Thursday in Diriyah, the historic capital of the first Saudi state.

The relay marks the beginning of the third edition of the national sporting event, which will take place from October 3 to 17 in Riyadh.

The torch relay, a symbol of unity and hope, will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's cultural, historical, and tourist landmarks. The journey will culminate on September 23, coinciding with Saudi National Day.

The governor of Diriyah, Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah, presided over the launch ceremony. He emphasized the government's commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent. Former football captain Ahmed Eid and Taekwondo athlete Dunya Abutaleb participated in the event.

Established in 2022, the Saudi Games aims to foster a more active and healthy society. With a total prize pool of SAR200 million, this year's edition will feature competitions in 53 sports.