Saudi clubs offered SR1m incentive

JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has offered a cash incentive of SR1 million to sports clubs that would win three international championships at various sports.

In addition to the cash reward the clubs to achieve the feat in a single sports season will receive the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Shield, Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday.

“This move comes as a support of King Abdullah to the sports and youth sector and incentive to sports clubs to strive for greater accomplishments in all areas of sports and games,” the statement added.