The Jeddah 2024 Dodgeball Championship kicked off on September 19 and will continue until September 21. The championship is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Dodgeball Federation, bringing together the best teams from various age groups and genders, making it a distinguished sporting event in the region.
Results of Men’s Matches:
- Team Godzilla vs Team Eagles
- Score: 4 – 12 (Winner: Eagles)
- Team Venom vs Team KAUST
- Score: 14 – 2 (Winner: Venom)
- Team Avengers vs Team Wolves
- Score: 1 – 11 (Winner: Wolves)
- Team KAUST vs Team Eagles
- Score: 4 – 8 (Winner: Eagles)
- Team Wolves vs Team Legends
- Score: 10 – 6 (Winner: Wolves)
- Team Godzilla vs Team Venom
- Score: 2 – 14 (Winner: Venom)
- Team Batman vs Team Avengers
- Score: 10 – 2 (Winner: Batman)
- Team Godzilla vs Team Eagles
Results of Women’s Matches:
- Team Crushers vs Team Smash
- Result: 8 – 6 (Winner: Smash)
- Team Fighters vs Team Panthers
- Result: 9 – 5 (Winner: Fighters)
- Team Panthers vs Team Crushers
- Result: 3 – 9 (Winner: Crushers)
- Team Smash vs Team Fighters
- Result: 12 – 2 (Winner: Smash)
Results of Under-16 Youth Matches:
- Team Falcons vs Team Knights
- Result: 10 – 6 (Winner: Falcons)
- Team Snippers vs Team Galaxy
- Result: 8 – 6 (Winner: Snippers)
- Team Galaxy vs Team Falcons
- Result: 6 – 6 (Draw)
- Team Knights vs Team Snippers
- Result: 4 – 8 (Winner: Snippers)
Highlights:
- Team Venom delivered an outstanding performance in their matches, achieving significant victories over both KAUST and Godzilla.
- Team Eagles demonstrated impressive offensive and defensive strength, securing two consecutive victories.
- Team Wolves had a strong presence in the championship, winning against both Avengers and Legends.
- Team Smash in the women’s matches showed great dominance with a big win over Fighters.
- Team Falcons in the under-16 youth matches showed strong performance by winning against Knights and drawing with Galaxy.
Expectations for the Second Day:
With these exciting results, dodgeball enthusiasts are looking forward to the second day of the championship, where the competitions are expected to continue with the same enthusiasm and excitement. Teams will strive to strengthen their positions and achieve more victories to ensure qualification for the final rounds.
Objectives of the Championship:
- Promoting Sports: The championship aims to promote the sport of dodgeball in Saudi Arabia and encourage youth participation in sports activities.
- Talent Discovery: The championship provides an opportunity to discover and develop new talents, contributing to the overall improvement of the sport in the Kingdom.
- Fair Competition: The championship encourages fair competition among participating teams, enhancing sportsmanship and cooperation among players.
Participating Categories:
- Men’s Matches: The championship includes intense competitions among men’s teams, vying for the title through exciting matches.
- Women’s Matches: Women’s teams also participate in the championship, reflecting the organizers’ commitment to enhancing the role of women in sports.
- Under-16 Youth Matches: The championship also features competitions for youth under 16, providing them with the opportunity to compete and gain experience.
