RIYADH: The Saudi Open Kickboxing Championship, which was organized by the Saudi Kickboxing Federation, featured the launch of SKF’s new identity on Saturday.
The president of SKF, Ahmed Al-Twayan, launched the new identity on the final day of the championship, which attracted 277 participants from 27 clubs and was held at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Al-Malaz.
The initiative is a transformative step in the federation’s journey, aiming to establish a national foundation for kickboxing in Saudi Arabia and support the goals of Vision 2030.
Male and female athletes who won gold medals were also crowned on Saturday.
During the closing ceremony, the SKF’s president honored the sponsors, various media outlets, winning athletes, and several supporters and influencers.
The ceremony included live performances by athletes, along with special prizes for families of participants.
Israa Shalabi, the mother of player Sulaiman Balaous, won the Best Mother Award. Additionally, 10 audience members received prizes, including tablets and mobile phones.
The Saudi Open Kickboxing Championship started on Wednesday with weight-ins and registration, followed by competitions on Thursday and Friday, attracting a large audience.
To enhance the event experience, SKF organized entertainment activities and welcomed about 3,000 visitors to the Fan Zone.
