In a new sporting achievement reflecting the development of women's sports in the Kingdom, the Al-Qadisiyah women's basketball team won the Saudi Championship title for the 2025-2026 season, after a thrilling final match against Al-Ula, which ended in their favor with a score of 66-60. This victory was not a coincidence, but rather the culmination of an exceptional season in which the team displayed high levels of skill and a well-structured playing strategy.
Details of the decisive night and coronation
The final match witnessed fierce competition between the two teams, both of whom reached this stage with undefeated records, adding a special atmosphere of rivalry and excitement to the encounter. Al-Qadisiyah women managed to assert their dominance in the crucial moments, ultimately winning by 6 points and securing first place with 10 points, along with the gold medal. Al-Ula finished as runners-up with 9 points.
Undefeated run to the top
The road to the final was paved with victories for both sides. In the preliminary round, Al-Qadisiyah topped Group A, which included strong teams like Al-Fateh and Jim Master, without a single loss. Meanwhile, Al-Ula dominated Group B, which included Jeddah United, Jeddah Sports Club, Jeddah Athletes, and Sawt Al-Shabaka, also topping the group with a perfect record.
In the decisive second round, which included the top 6 teams (Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Ula, Jeddah United, Jeddah Sports Club, Gym Master, Jeddah Athletes), both teams continued their winning streak by winning all matches, setting up a final befitting the reputation of the advanced Saudi basketball.
Context of the development of women's sports in the Kingdom
This achievement comes at a time when women's sports in Saudi Arabia are witnessing significant leaps forward, in line with the goals of Vision 2030, which has placed great emphasis on empowering women in the sports field. The substantial support from the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Basketball Federation has contributed to raising the level of competition, increasing the number of participating clubs, and developing the infrastructure of sports facilities.
Al-Qadisiyah’s victory also reflects the successful investment of major clubs in women’s teams, especially after the privatization of clubs and Aramco’s acquisition of Al-Qadisiyah Club, which provided enormous capabilities that helped in attracting talents and developing technical staff, which was clearly reflected in the team’s performance on the field.
Final standings of the tournament
Following the conclusion of the competitions, the final ranking of the leading teams was as follows:
- First place: Al-Qadisiyah (10 points) – Gold medal.
- Second place: Al-Ula (9 points) – Silver medal.
- Third place: Jeddah United (8 points).
- Fourth place: Jeddah Athletes (7 points).
- Fifth place: Jim Master (6 points).
- Sixth place: Jeddah Sports Club (5 points).
