RIYADH: In the women’s volleyball competition at the third Saudi Games on Tuesday, Al-Fayha defeated Al-Nassr 3-2 in Group A in the first match, Al-Qadsiah beat Jeddah United 3-0 in Group B, and Al-Anqa recorded a 3-0 victory over Faid in Group C.
In the men’s competition, Al-Hilal defeated Neom 3-0, and Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 win over Al-Khuwaildia. The men’s matches continue at the Ministry of Sports Hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh on Wednesday with Al-Hilal vs. Abha at 2:00 p.m, Al-Ahli vs. Al-Nassr at 4:00 p.m. and Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Khaleej at 6:00 p.m.
The men’s and women’s badminton singles competitions began on Tuesday, with 32 players, representing 12 clubs, playing 24 matches. Both competitions continue on Wednesday with another 24 matches scheduled throughout the day.
In the Round of 16 of the futsal competition for deaf competitors, King Abdulaziz University defeated Jeddah Deaf Club 16-0, while Riyadh Deaf Club beat Taif Deaf Center 7-1. The quarter-finals begin on Wednesday.
Also on Wednesday, the 5x5 basketball competitions will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Paralympic Hall in the Olympic Complex. The Saudi Games continue until Oct. 17.
