Kingdom Dodgeball 2024: Big Wins

The sport of dodgeball in Saudi Arabia made remarkable progress in 2024, driven by the dedicated efforts of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Saud, President of the Saudi Dodgeball Federation, and his team.

Since its inception a few years ago, the Saudi Dodgeball Federation has focused on promoting the sport to broaden its practice base across the Kingdom and identify new talent to form the foundation of national teams.

These objectives saw significant accomplishments in 2024, marking a new chapter for dodgeball in Saudi Arabia.

Under the leadership of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Saud, the Saudi Dodgeball Federation launched an ambitious strategy in 2024.

This initiative emphasized expanding participation and increasing community engagement, encouraging more individuals to take up the sport.

This effort resonated with many young men, women, and juniors, a result evident in the numerous tournaments held across various regions in the Kingdom.

Throughout 2024, the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam experienced heightened activity from the Federation, which organized multiple tournaments for women, men, and juniors under 16.

Over the past year, the Federation hosted 19 tournaments, with participation from more than 1,000 players, including 936 men and 111 women.

The Federation also prioritized developing skilled coaches to nurture a notable generation of trainers while forming the core of its national teams across various age groups.

Over the past year, 75 coaches benefited from specialized technical training courses arranged by the Federation, ensuring all necessary resources were utilized to meet its objectives.

Global Achievements

Recognizing the Federation’s commitment to excellence, it was honored with several global certifications in 2024.

The Federation achieved international recognition for meeting the ISO 9001 quality management standards, reflecting its adherence to leading global practices in quality management and corporate governance.

Additionally, the Saudi Dodgeball Federation was awarded the "Best Work Environment Certificate" for 2023 by Great Place to Work Certified, an esteemed organization dedicated to promoting workplace culture.

This recognition is based on three decades of research in workplace excellence and the adoption of global best practices.

Strategic Partnerships

The year 2024 also saw robust partnership activities led by the Federation.

With the support of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Saud, the Federation forged numerous impactful partnerships and agreements, all geared toward boosting participation and advancing the Federation's societal role.

One notable partnership was with Dar Al Fikr Schools in Jeddah, aimed at introducing the sport to physical education teachers and students, preparing them to actively engage in dodgeball.

Another key collaboration was with the Saudi University Sports Federation, reinforcing the Federation’s ongoing efforts to collaborate with various entities across the Kingdom, supporting the proliferation of dodgeball and aligning with Vision 2030’s emphasis on promoting sports and physical activities.

Further partnerships were established with several prominent companies, including Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, OvaPac – Green Vision, THE FROST, FOOD FITNESS, and the Saudi Coffee Company ELIXER BUNN, among others, to strengthen the Federation’s objectives.

Looking Towards the Future

The Saudi Dodgeball Federation has set its sights on securing even greater achievements in 2025, building on its momentum to elevate the sport's presence within Saudi society.

The Federation remains committed to its role in advancing sports, nurturing world-class teams, and promoting the Kingdom as a leading force in the global sports scene, all while contributing to the overarching goals of Vision 2030.

Source: arabs

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