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The day also featured an exhibition match between two all-female teams.</p> <p> Participation surged by 85 percent compared to the inaugural season in 2023, with 84 teams representing more than 150 companies competing in a fast-paced T10 format.</p> <p> Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, emphasized the broader significance of the program.</p> <p> “By developing a vibrant cricket community, we aim to inspire widespread participation and further establish cricket as a key contributor to the Kingdom’s sports ambitions,” he said.</p> <p> Jan Paterson, managing director of NEOM Sport, added: “This partnership with the Rajasthan Royals underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive community and using sport as a platform for growth and opportunity.</p> <p> “By creating pathways for men, women and young people to engage in cricket, we’re strengthening community ties and advancing NEOM’s vision of a physically active society.”</p> <p> Manoj Badale, owner of the Rajasthan Royals, said: “This collaboration is about more than cricket, it’s about fostering participation, inclusivity and active lifestyles. Cricket has the power to inspire communities, and we’re proud to be part of an initiative that has brought NEOM’s residents closer.”</p> <p> With 84 teams and a growing community of players, NEOM’s cricket program aligns with Saudi Arabia’s national sports strategy, which aims to promote sporting participation and enhance quality of life.</p> </div></div></div>  </div> </div> <div class="block-wrapper show-for-small-only" > <div class="block-content"> <div class="ad-holder text-center"> <div class="show-for-small-only"> <script> if (isMobileDevice()) { document.write("<div id='div-gpt-ad-3341368-4'></div>"); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-3341368-4'); }); } </script> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entry-shares-wrapper"> <div class="a2a_kit" addthis:title="Tabuk Tigers win second season of NEOM community cricket program " addthis:url="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2583166"> <div class="entry-share"> <a class="a2a_button_facebook facebook-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-facebook"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_twitter twitter-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-twitter"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_linkedin linkedin-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-linkedin"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_whatsapp whatsapp-btn"> <i class="icomoon-icon icon-whatsapp"></i></a> </div> <div class="entry-otpions"> <a class="a2a_button_email envelope-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-envelope"></i></a> <a href="#" class="print-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-printer"></i></a> </div> <div class="follow-field"> <a style="background-color: #000; 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The energy from the fans inside the SEF Arena was electrifying. Their cheers after every match and goal pushed us to perform at our peak.”</p> <p> For coach Abdulrahman Al-Saad, the victory was the culmination of relentless preparation.</p> <div style="text-align:center"> <figure class="image" style="display:inline-block"> <img alt="" height="667" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/pictures/December/1036116/2024/2188903243.jpg" width="1000" /> <figcaption> Caption</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p> “We’ve been working towards this tournament for so long,” he said. “Being the first of its kind and hosted in our homeland made it even more meaningful. It marked the end of a long year of tournaments — around 10 in total — where we learned from every match and improved on our mistakes, especially in international competitions.”</p> <p> The victory was particularly sweet for the Saudi team, who had often come close in previous tournaments without taking the top prize.</p> <p> “Reaching the finals and semifinals only to fall short was tough,” said Saleh Abdullah “Rw9” Bakhashwin. “But my family and friends never stopped believing in us. This win feels like the perfect reward for all our efforts, and I’m proud to have made them proud,” he added.</p> <p> His teammate and captain, TrK511, echoed the sentiment.</p> <p> “After so many close calls, this victory feels especially meaningful. We’ve learned from our past experiences, practiced relentlessly, and stayed focused as a team,” he said.</p> <p> Eighteen nations competed in the tournament, one of three in the FIFAe Finals 2024. The event was part of a growing number of competitions hosted in Saudi Arabia, which included the inaugural Esports World Cup earlier this year. With 23.5 million gamers — almost 70 percent of the population — the Kingdom is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in esports.</p> <p> “The esports industry in Saudi Arabia is expanding at an incredible pace,” said coach Al-Saad. “The Kingdom is investing heavily in infrastructure and nurturing young talent. This win reflects the passion our country has for gaming and esports.”</p> <p> For Saudi Arabia’s world champions, this victory is just the beginning.</p> <p> “We’re living in an era of esports, with tournaments happening year-round and so much support from our country,” said TrK511. “I’ve always wanted to achieve something for my family and my country, and now I’ve achieved the most important title of my career — but it won’t be the last.”</p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-shares-wrapper"> <div class="a2a_kit" addthis:title="‘The pride I felt winning for my country was unparalleled’: Saudi Rocket League FIFAe World Cup winners share joy of victory" addthis:url="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2583164"> <div class="entry-share"> <a class="a2a_button_facebook facebook-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-facebook"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_twitter twitter-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-twitter"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_linkedin linkedin-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon 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data-a2a-url="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2583143" data-a2a-title="All set for Next Gen ATP in Jeddah"> <a class="a2a_button_facebook facebook-btn-hover"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-facebook"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_twitter twitter-btn-hover"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-twitter"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_linkedin linkedin-btn-hover"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-linkedin"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_whatsapp whatsapp-btn-hover"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-whatsapp"></i></a> <a class="a2a_button_email"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-envelope"></i></a> <a href="#" class="print-btn"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-printer"></i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <p> JEDDAH: The Next Gen ATP Finals begins in Jeddah on Wednesday, with the season’s top under-20 players competing for the championship title.</p> <p> The tournament, in its second year in Saudi Arabia, will be organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis 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I go there and they will come.”</p> <p> Lee — also known by his English name, Max — shot a two-round total of 10 under at Riyadh Golf Club to win by two strokes over Asian Tour player Taichi Kho and relegated LIV Golf player Branden Grace in the 20-player final-day field. A total of 92 players began the week.</p> <p> All players finishing inside the top 10 will receive exemptions to all 10 tournaments on The International Series in 2025. Six players on the final leaderboard did not previously hold that status: American Ollie Schniederjans and Australians Brett Coletta and Jack Buchanan, who shared fourth at 5 under; Germany’s Max Rottluff, solo seventh at 4 under; and Korea’s Soomin Lee and England’s David Horsey, part of the four-way tie for eighth at 3 under.</p> <p> They were all chasing Lee after he shot a 7-under 64 in his morning round that included nine birdies, with four in his final five holes. That gave him a two-shot lead over Schniederjans, who posted a bogey-free 66.</p> <p> Lee remained in control throughout the afternoon, making the turn with a one-shot lead over Grace, who had just made his fourth birdie of the day at the 11th hole.</p> <p> Lee seemed to be pulling away with a three-stroke lead late in the round, but a bad approach at the par-4 16th resulted in a bogey. “I hit it way poor to the left, and I was laughing, like, what am I doing?” Lee said.</p> <p> When Grace and Kho finished with birdies at the 18th, his lead was reduced to a single shot going into the par-3 17th, the most difficult hole on the back nine this week.</p> <p> But he stepped up and delivered the biggest shot of the day, his tee ball nearly rolling into the cup. After making birdie, he stayed away from trouble at the 18th to close it out.</p> <p> “Just tried to reset my mind,” he said afterwards. “Hole No. 17, that shot is very important. I hit a very good tee shot.”</p> <p> Grace was watching in the clubhouse as Lee finished his round. He was hoping to regain his spot with Stinger GC with a win this week, but the team could still make a business case for keeping him in the lineup.</p> <p> “Played good, gave it everything,” Grace said. “Now I’ll go home and have a holiday.”</p> <p> Schniederjans, the former top-ranked amateur who is playing his way back from injuries that slowed his career, was encouraged by being in the mix this week.</p> <p> “I’m very confident about where everything is heading,” he said. “I had to hit a lot of cool putts and shots under pressure, so it was really nice to see that. It did give me even more confidence. But I have a lot of confidence in my future.”</p> <p> As for Lee, his confidence is sky-high. 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</div> <div class="entry-highlight"> <ul> <li>South Africa win series 2-0, their first bilateral series victory since August 2022</li> <li>Both teams begin three-match ODI series on Tuesday in Paarl followed by two Tests </li> </ul> </div> <div class="entry-meta hide-for-large no-print"> <div class="updated-ago"> Updated 15 December 2024 </div> <div class="entry-author"> AP </div> <div class="entry-date"> <time>December 15, 2024<span> 06:23</span></time> </div> <div class="entry-meta-footer"> <div class="grid-x align-justify"> <div class="cell shrink"> <div class="entry-views"><span class="views-count-placeholder nid-2583109"><i class="icomoon-icon icon-views"></i><span></span></span> </div> </div> <div class="cell shrink"> <div class="entry-shares-wrapper"> <div class="a2a_kit " addthis:title="Third and last South Africa-Pakistan T20 washed out" addthis:url="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2583109" data-a2a-url="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2583109" data-a2a-title="Third and last South 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