Al-Shabab Club adds field hockey to its portfolio of sports

Ahmed Al-Jaidan, vice president of the Saudi Hockey Federation, left, presents a plaque to Al-Shabab, represented by Kholaif Al-Hweshan, the club’s chairman. (Supplied)
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  • Al-Shabab is the first Saudi sports club to include hockey in its stable of sports
  • Alliance aims to enhance the level of performance in the Olympic sport and make hockey a vital and sustainable sport in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Saudi Hockey Federation has signed an agreement with the management of Al-Shabab to add field hockey to its portfolio of sports.

The federation will provide the tools and technical equipment for setting up the club.

Al-Shabab is the first Saudi sports club to include hockey in its stable of sports.

Ahmed Al-Jaidan, vice president of the Saudi Hockey Federation, presented a plaque to Al-Shabab, represented by Kholaif Al-Hweshan, the club’s chairman. 

Al-Jaidan said that this step is a significant boost to the Saudi sports environment.

The alliance aims to enhance the level of performance in the Olympic sport and make hockey a vital and sustainable sport in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Jaidan emphasized the federation’s commitment to supporting and developing field hockey and encouraging young people to actively participate in sports activities.