His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, praised the outstanding sporting achievements of the players of “Qaryat Al-Ulya Sports Club” in a number of different sports, stressing that these successes clearly reflect the remarkable developmental movement witnessed by the region’s clubs, and the growing efforts in nurturing young talents and developing sporting capabilities in line with national aspirations.
This came during His Highness’s reception today at the Emirate’s Diwan of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Ulya Village Sports Club, Mr. Abdullah Hakim Al-Duwaish, accompanied by a number of the club’s distinguished players, where His Highness was briefed on a detailed report on the club’s achievements and the positive results achieved by its players in various local and international competitions, which demonstrate the efficiency of the approved training programs.
Supporting leadership and the goals of Vision 2030
This reception and attention from the Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province comes within the framework of the great support that the wise leadership gives to the sports sector in the Kingdom, as part of the objectives of “Vision 2030” and the “Quality of Life” program, which aim to promote sports participation in society and raise the level of competitiveness of Saudi sports regionally and globally. Clubs in the governorates, such as the Qaryat Al-Ulya Club, play a pivotal role in this context, as they are the primary source for discovering and developing raw talent in outlying areas to supply the national teams.
The importance of provincial clubs in sports development
During the meeting, Prince Saud bin Bandar emphasized the strategic importance of supporting sports clubs in all governorates of the Eastern Province, noting their vital role not only in winning titles but also in promoting educational values and developing a generation of athletes characterized by discipline, fair competition, and the ability to represent the region and the Kingdom with distinction on the international stage. He added that focusing on individual and team sports within these clubs is a fundamental pillar for ensuring the sustainability of Saudi Arabia's sporting excellence.
Significant achievements in the game of darts
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Ulya Village Club presented a visual presentation and a detailed explanation of the club's most prominent achievements, foremost among them the archery team's success in winning several medals. This reflects the qualitative development in individual and precision sports that require high levels of focus and skill. Al-Duwaish also reviewed the club's successes in other sports and the development programs it implements to discover and nurture talented athletes.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Al-Duwaish expressed his great thanks and gratitude to His Highness the Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province for the warm welcome and for the unlimited attention and support he gives to the sports clubs in the region, stressing that His Highness’s words and directives constitute a strong motivation and incentive for the Board of Directors and the players to continue the diligent work and achieve more accomplishments in the next stage to serve the nation’s sports.
