Sana'a - Saba:
The Summer Centers Football Championship for the teams of the capital's directorates was launched today at Al-Tharafi Stadium in Sana'a. Organized by the Youth Office of the Capital Secretariat as part of the summer activities for the year 1446 AH / 2025, the tournament aims to promote sports and youth engagement.
On its opening day, five matches were held between the directorate teams. The Ma'een directorate team defeated Al-Safiya 7-2, while Al-Thawra triumphed over Al-Sab'een with a 3-1 victory. Bani Al-Harath secured a 3-0 win against Azal, and Al-Tahrir overpowered Shu'ub 6-1. In a closely contested match, Old Sana'a edged out Al-Wehda on penalties.
Alongside the sporting events, a cultural competition was held as part of the summer activities to enhance participants' cultural and national awareness, develop students' skills, nurture their talents, and foster a sense of national belonging.
The inauguration was attended by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports—member of the Supreme Committee for Summer Activities and Courses—Nabeh Abu Shawsa, Youth Sector Deputy—member of the Supreme Committee and head of the Technical Committee—Abdullah Al-Razihi, Director of the Youth and Sports Office in the Secretariat Abdullah Obaid, his deputy Zaid Jahaf, several youth, sports, and educational figures.
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