RIYADH: Hockey team Riyadh Stars have won the Kingdom’s first Women’s Championship and received their award from Saudi Hockey Federation’s President Mohammed Al-Mandil on Monday.
Al-Mandil handed the cup and gold medals to the winners of the tournament, which took place at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh from Sept. 10-11.
Riyadh Najd took second place and collected silver medals, while the Jeddah Pearls team were third.
Al-Mandil also crowned Najd Falcons winners of the Hockey Championship (men’s category), while the Arab Legends team came second and the British School third.
Asmaa Al-Shami was the female tournament’s best goalkeeper while Kayra Ingerir won the award for top scorer. Lian Eshki took the best player award.
Ahmed Nabil was named best goalkeeper in the men’s category, while Khalid Mahfouz received the top scorer award after scoring 10 times. Peter Patrick took the best player award and Muayyad Mansour collected the best goalkeeper prize in the youth category. Rakan Al-Nawaisir won the best youth player award.
Al-Mandil said that the event had achieved its goals and that the first edition of the Women’s Championship had been a resounding success.
He added that the federation intended to expand the organization of such championships, and stressed his appreciation for the support the body had received from the Ministry of Sports and the Olympic Committee.
Riyadh Stars team win Saudi Arabia’s 1st Women’s Hockey Championship
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Riyadh Stars team win Saudi Arabia’s 1st Women’s Hockey Championship
- Federation President Mohammed Al-Mandil crowns winners at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium
- Event is praised as a resounding success
AlUla Trail Race 2026 opens for runner registration
- Open to beginners and experienced athletes worldwide
- Distances from 1.6km to 100km for children and adults
ALULA: Registration has now opened for the AlUla Trail Race to be held on Jan. 22 and 23 next year.
The contest offers local and international participants a selection of distances and challenges set against the dramatic landscapes and ancient heritage sites of AlUla, located in Madinah.
According to a Saudi Press Agency report on Wednesday, the race is open to beginners and experienced runners.
The series includes a Kids Run (1.6 km) for children aged 5 to 12, Sunset Run (3 km) for those 13 and above, and a 10 km and 23 km for more experienced participants.
There are also demanding 50 km and 100 km ultra trail races for the most resilient and skilled runners. All routes will end in Old Town, ensuring an exciting finish for both runners and spectators.
On the first day, runners will arrive to collect their race packs before taking part in the Kids Run and the Sunset Run. Race kits can be collected at the event village, which will be located at the amphitheater in Old Town.
Day two will host the competitive distances, beginning at sunrise with the 100 km, followed by the 50 km, 23 km, and 10 km. Medal ceremonies will take place throughout the day as runners cross the finish line.
The organizers said every participant will receive an official AlUla Trail Race 2026 pack, including a tote bag, buff, race T-shirt, timing chip, and bib number. Entry fees begin at SR100 ($26) and SR50 for children.
The contest is a part of the AlUla Moments 2025/26 calendar, a year-round schedule of events and festivals designed to promote the area as a premier destination for tourism, sports, culture, and heritage.
Other world-class sports events include the professional cycling AlUla Tour, AlUla Desert Polo, and the Al-Fursan Endurance AlUla — one of the most prestigious endurance races on the equestrian calendar.
