Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad triumph in volleyball clashes

RIYADH: Al-Ahli men’s volleyball club defeated Damac in a match held at the Ministry of Sports Hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex during the Saudi Games 2023 competitions.
Al-Hilal defeated Abha by three sets to one, before Al-Ittihad beat Al-Khaleej by a similar result.
In the women’s volleyball competition, Al-Ahli won against Al-Ittihad in three clean sets. Similarly, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Anqaa secured victories against their respective opponents.

Weightlifting
Weightlifting enthusiasts witnessed the youth, women, and men’s competitions at the Riyadh Club Sport Hall on Friday. Al-Hada Club’s Murtadha Al-Nasser outclassed his contenders in the 55 kg youth category, leading with a total of 198 kg.
In the women’s 49 kg competition, Margarita Yelisseyeva from Al-Nour Club came out on top with a total of 133 kg.
In the men’s 61 kg category, players from Al Taraji team claimed the top three positions.
Seraaj Al Saleem came in first with a total of 265 kg, followed by Mansour Al Saleem with 255 kg and Laith Al Baqer with 248 kg.

Billiards and snooker
Billiards saw the 32nd round of 10-ball billiards for men, the 16th round of 14-ball snooker for men took place, and the nine-ball billiards for women.

Wheelchair basketball
The Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex’s Paralympic Hall hosted the wheelchair basketball competitions. The Riyadh team defeated Al-Qassim with a score of 102-15, while the Jazan team claimed victory against Al-Hasa by 36-20.

Saturday’s competitions
The Green Hall at Riyadh’s Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex hosts volleyball action, featuring both men’s and women’s teams as part of Saturday’s competitions.
Meanwhile, Riyadh Club Sports Hall hosts weightlifting