Saudi Hockey Federation launches first junior championship in Jazan

JAZAN: The Saudi Hockey Federation will host Jazan’s first-ever junior hockey tournament next week, as part of efforts to expand the sport across the Kingdom.

The 2025 Boys’ Junior Hockey Championship will begin on Tuesday, with matches held at the Saad bin Muadh School fields in Jazan.

The competition will feature 28 players across four teams, all overseen by the Saudi Hockey Federation.

The Federation has already held a successful Junior Championship final in the Jeddah region, where the Fahoud team claimed the title and Amwaj finished as runner-up.

In a statement, the Federation said the Jazan tournament marks a major milestone for the region, aimed at raising the level of competition, supporting the development of young athletes, and boosting participation in hockey.

Officials said the event is part of a broader strategy to promote the sport’s growth nationwide, with plans to establish a national junior league in the near future.