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.

King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, organized an E-Sports Tournament as part of the inter-university competitions. This event was held alongside the 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship at the indoor sports hall in Al-Fara’a branch, in the presence of the Deputy Dean for Student Activities. Winners of the top positions were awarded, promoting competitiveness and developing students’ digital and athletic skills.

King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, organized a lecture titled “Sports Injuries and How to Manage Them” as part of the activities accompanying the 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship 2025. The lecture, delivered by Dr. Hani Al-Nakhli at the indoor sports hall in Al-Fara’a branch, aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of preventing sports injuries and managing them effectively to enhance their physical performance and health.

As part of the 16th Saudi University Table Tennis Championship activities, King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Saudi University Sports Federation, organized a lecture titled “Dentistry and Sports – A Partnership for Optimal Performance”, presented by Dr. Abdulmajid bin Uksha. The lecture was held in the indoor sports hall in Al-Fara’a branch, aiming to raise students’ awareness of the importance of dental care in enhancing athletic performance and promoting overall health.

The 16th season of the Saudi University Sports Federation Table Tennis Championship has kicked off, hosted by King Khalid University through the Deanship of Student Affairs. More than 160 players from 34 Saudi universities and colleges are participating in the tournament, which will continue until October 4, 2025. The event reflects the universities’ commitment to promoting university sports and developing students’ physical skills and competitive spirit.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University welcomed a delegation from the Regional Center for Talent and Creativity at the Ministry of Education. The delegation was received by the deanship’s leadership and the University’s Business Center Director. During the visit, the delegation reviewed the achievements of the Talent and Creativity Unit and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, supporting partnerships in talent development, creativity, and entrepreneurship.