Saudi Hockey Federation launches schools championship

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  • 5 teams will compete for the title in Riyadh beginning Dec. 27

RIYADH: The Saudi Hockey Federation is organizing the second Schools Championship, which will begin on Dec. 27.

Thirty students representing five teams will compete at the Al-Arqam school in Riyadh for the championship title.

The tournament is the second in a series of initiatives organized by the federation to support student sporting activities.

It comes as part of efforts by the federation to promote field hockey among Saudi students taking part in school sports.

The federation has signed cooperation agreements with several schools across the Kingdom, resulting in training programs introducing students to field hockey, and encouraging physical activity among students.