Italian referee Shira Perona praised the organizational level of the Zoho Futsal Tournament, held as part of the third edition of the Al-Qadisiyah Ramadan Season. Perona expressed her delight at being in Saudi Arabia for the second time, noting the event's promising future thanks to the large crowds that support the matches, creating a distinctive seasonal atmosphere. She also expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to referee for the second consecutive time alongside a group of talented colleagues.
In the same tournament's field competitions, the Ghadran team secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Aryan in a Group C match. Ghadran's Mohamed Abdel Mohsen was awarded the Man of the Match prize. The competition continues with further matches, including a Group A clash between Mahmasa Odan and Al-Thaqba, while in Group B, Morocco's Saqr Agadir will face Libya's Al-Suwaihli.
The Al-Qadisiyah Club headquarters is witnessing a vibrant social, cultural, and sporting scene, with a remarkable turnout for its diverse activities. The season's events include interactive and traditional games areas, a food court, and educational and cultural corners such as a Quran recitation correction corner and a sign language awareness corner, reflecting the club's commitment to providing visitors with a comprehensive experience characterized by warm Saudi hospitality.
As part of the accompanying events, a cooking competition will be held, targeting families, amateurs, and culinary enthusiasts. The competition is divided into two main sections: the first is dedicated to home-style dishes, including the presentation of a traditional dessert or rice dish to showcase culinary heritage; the second is for live cooking demonstrations at the event venue, with competitions running from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
The preliminary rounds of the Holy Quran competition, held under the slogan "To Build a Society that Lives by the Quran," are also underway. The competition saw the participation of 721 contestants, of whom 375 qualified for the next stage after a selection process based on established criteria. The qualifiers were distributed across five categories: 70 contestants in the first and second categories, 80 in the third and fourth categories, and 75 in the fifth category, which is dedicated to recitation.
In a separate Egyptian Premier League match, the 20th round saw a thrilling 1-1 draw between Modern Sport and Petrojet. Modern Sport took an early lead through Rashad El-Metwally in the third minute, before Rashid Ahmed scored a dramatic equalizer for Petrojet in the sixth minute of stoppage time, leaving the two teams to share the points in a match that remained exciting until the final whistle.
