MUSCAT : The Saudi National Blind Association team emerged victorious in the Gulf Clubs and Associations Challenge Championship for Goalball for the Blind, hosted by Oman’s Al Noor Association for the Blind in collaboration with the Omani Paralympic Committee. The championship occurred at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bousher, featuring six teams from across the Gulf.

The Saudi team triumphed over the Qatari team with an impressive score of 9 to 4 in the final match, held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Faher bin Fatik bin Faher Al Said. This victory marked a significant achievement for the Saudi athletes, highlighting their dedication and prowess in goalball.

The Omani Al Noor team secured the bronze medal by defeating the Bahraini Al Sadaka team, scoring 11 to 3.

Dr. Raed bin Abdul Hafeez Al Farsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Noor Association for the Blind and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, lauded the championship’s success during the closing ceremony. “This championship is the first step towards joint programs and competitions between associations for the visually impaired in the Gulf States,” he said.

The ceremony concluded with His Highness honouring the supporters, organizers, volunteers, and the tournament’s top scorer, Ikrami Ahmed Madad, from the Qatari team. The Saudi National Blind Association team was awarded the championship cup and gold medals, while the Qatari team received silver medals, and the Omani Al Noor team took home bronze.

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