University Dodgeball Championship launches in 3 Saudi cities

RIYADH: The Saudi Dodgeball Federation and the Saudi Federation for University Sports are launching the Men’s University Dodgeball Championship, a two-day tournament that will be held in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam starting Friday.
A strategic partnership between the two federations, the initiative aims to promote the sport of dodgeball and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in the sporting sector, a media statement said on Thursday.
It also aims to foster a culture of physical activity and broaden sports participation within the university community.
Dar Al Uloom University in Riyadh will host the capital’s tournament on Friday, featuring five teams: three from King Saud University and two from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
Meanwhile, the Jeddah International College’s sports hall hosts four participants representing the University of Jeddah, Effat University, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and Jeddah International College.
The third leg of the championship will take place on Saturday at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, featuring teams from the Arab Open University, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al-Ghad College and the host university.
The university championship series represent a major step forward in expanding dodgeball’s presence in Saudi universities.

It reflects the growing momentum of the sport, fueled by increasing student participation following recent awareness events.
The SDF will use the competitions as a platform for talent discovery and development, laying the groundwork for international representation and instilling a strong sports culture among college students.