Yesterday, the 16th season of the Saudi Universities Sports Federation Table Tennis Championship concluded at the Al-Faraa Sports Hall. The tournament was organized by King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the Saudi Universities Sports Federation. It took place from October 1 to 4, 2025, with the participation of 160 players representing 34 Saudi universities and colleges.
Over the course of four days, the championship witnessed intense competition and remarkable performances across individual, doubles, and team categories, under the supervision of certified referees and amid strong student attendance and professional organization.
In the overall ranking, Qassim University claimed first place, followed by Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in second place, and the University of Jeddah in third place.
In the team competitions, Qassim University secured first place, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University came second, and the University of Jeddah finished third.
In the individual category, Turki Al-Mutairi from Qassim University took first place, Khalid Al-Sharif from the University of Jeddah came second, and Mishari Al-Dosari from King Abdulaziz University took third place.
In the doubles category, the pair Mishari Al-Dosari and Muath Al-Sharif from King Abdulaziz University won first place, followed by Turki Al-Mutairi and Khalid Al-Harbi from Qassim University in second place, while the duo Khalid Al-Sharif and Abdulaziz Al-Faqih from the University of Jeddah came third.
The event also featured the honoring of participating referees and organizing committees, as well as a mutual exchange of appreciation between King Khalid University and the Saudi Universities Sports Federation in recognition of their fruitful cooperation in the success of the event.
Dr. Ali bin Misfer Al-Qahtani, Dean of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, emphasized that hosting the championship reflects the university’s commitment to supporting university-level sports and enhancing student participation in national competitions. He also praised the strong support that student activities receive from the University President and its vice presidents.
Meanwhile, Dr. Saad Al-Qahtani, Vice Dean of Student Affairs for Student Activities, noted that the championship achieved its athletic and educational goals, highlighting the workshops and awareness programs held alongside the event that contributed to promoting a culture of sports and health awareness among students.
The 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship, organized by King Khalid University through the Deanship of Student Affairs in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, concluded at the indoor sports hall in Al-Fara’a with broad participation from students across various Saudi universities. Qassim University secured first place, followed by Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and University of Jeddah, while the singles and doubles competitions highlighted outstanding performances from students of King Abdulaziz University, Qassim University, and University of Jeddah, reflecting the university’s commitment to fostering competitiveness and excellence in student sports.
As part of the activities accompanying the 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship, King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, organized a Belote Tournament for students, with nearly 64 participants from various universities. The Royal Commission Colleges and Institutes in Yanbu were awarded the championship trophy following strong competition, promoting competitiveness and social interaction among students.
King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, conducted a workshop titled “Entering University Performance Index Data in Physical and Sports Activities” at the indoor sports hall in Al-Fara’a branch. The workshop, part of the activities accompanying the 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship, aimed to enhance the efficiency of managing sports data and improve monitoring of students’ physical performance.