RIYADH: Wednesday’s action at the Saudi Games saw the men’s volleyball semifinals decided, with Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Khaleej, and Al-Ittihad securing their spots.
Al-Hilal triumphed over Abha with a commanding 3-0 win, while Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli 3-1, and Al-Khaleej edged past Al-Ittihad in a close 3-2 match.
At the Boulevard 4 area in Riyadh, 22 matches were held in badminton singles for both men and women.
Meanwhile, the Paralympic Hall at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex hosted the 5x5 basketball quarterfinals for both men and women.
In the women’s category, Jeddah United claimed victory over Al-Ittihad 66-54, while Al-Nassr defeated Al-Okhdood 78-47. For the men’s matches, Al-Khaleej beat Al-Khuwaildia 72-43, and Al-Ittihad narrowly won against Al-Ahli 71-67.
All victorious teams have now advanced to the semifinals.
In men’s futsal for the deaf, Jeddah Deaf Club dominated Makkah Deaf Center with a 13-2 win, while Riyadh Deaf Club beat Madinah Deaf Center 12-1. Al-Baha Deaf Center secured a 11-3 victory against Al-Qatif Deaf Center.
The women’s volleyball semifinals are set to begin on Thursday with Al-Fayha taking on Al-Nassr, followed by Al-Ula versus Al-Anqaa.
Jeddah will also host the rowing and jet skiing competitions, while Riyadh will see action in athletics, fencing, Muay Thai boxing, futsal, and Paralympic athletics.