RIYADH: A number of Saudi sport federations have designated key officials to support the Kingdom’s push to promote sporting excellence over the coming years.
The governing bodies have confirmed the names of presidents and chairpersons to take charge of the drive in their respective sporting fields through to 2024.
Many of those appointed have been in their roles for several years while others have been tasked to take forward newly established associations and federations.
Among the highest profile confirmations were Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, the president of Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF), and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al-Saud, president of the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA).
“I see my work with Sports for All as a great privilege; I thank Minister (of Sport) Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal for his continued trust and his strong championship of my team and our work to reach Vision 2030’s targets of a Kingdom-wide healthy and active community,” said Prince Khaled.
The SFA has seen huge success during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, working with the country’s Quality of Life program and various stakeholders to boost the number of people in Saudi Arabia taking part in physical activities.
“My team and I are already gearing up for the next few years, and we’re ready to push the limits of physical activity and health and wellness in the Kingdom. Download the SFA app and connect with us on social media; we’re waiting for you,” the prince added.
The federation heads are also in the running for the presidency and roles on the board of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, voting for which recently took place.
