RIYADH: Hong Kong bagged the gold medal at the Asian Dodgeball Championships men’s competition after winning first place ahead of Japan, which won silver while Malaysia came third.
Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed, president of the Saudi Dodgeball Federation and vice president of World Dodgeball, crowned the winners of the ADC competitions, which took place in Riyadh on Jan. 21-24. He thanked the Kingdom’s leadership for its support of the sports sector.
In the women’s competition, Japan won the gold medal, while Hong Kong and Malaysia earned silver and bronze respectively.
In the mixed competition, Australia won first place, while Malaysia and Japan came second and third respectively.
The Saudi under-21 men’s team won the silver medal. Hong Kong won gold while Malaysia achieved bronze.
In the women’s competition, the Saudi national team won the bronze medal in the under-21 category. Hong Kong won gold ahead of runners-up Malaysia.
At the junior level, the Saudi team won the bronze medal, while Malaysia and Hong Kong came first and second respectively.
During the tournament’s inauguration, Prince Saud thanked Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal for his contributions to building up national dodgeball teams and making the tournament a success, as it was held on Saudi soil for the first time.
Prince Saud said the Kingdom’s hosting of the championships represents the beginning of a new era for dodgeball in Asia.
Saudi Dodgeball Federation chief crowns winners of Asian Dodgeball Championships
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Saudi Dodgeball Federation chief crowns winners of Asian Dodgeball Championships
- Hong Kong team bags gold medal in men’s competition
- Saudi under-21 men’s team wins silver
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.
