RIYADH: The Saudi Games 2022, the largest national sporting event in the history of the Kingdom, kicked off on Thursday morning.
The capital, Riyadh, will host the competition until Nov. 7 at 20 locations. The women’s 48 kg weightlifting competitions, and men’s 61 kg, were staged in the Riyadh Club hall.
Rahma Al-Khawaher won the gold in the 49 kg weight category with a total of 117 kg, followed by Marie Al-Sihati in second place with a total of 115 kg.
Munira Al-Ruwaita achieved third place with a weight of 109 kg. The winners were presented with their medals by Princess Dalil bint Nahar Al-Saud, deputy director of the Saudi Games.
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