Al-Diriyah defeats Al-Washam 3-0 in a friendly match, and Saudi player Mohammed bin Huraimel wins an Asian bronze medal in jiu-jitsu.
Quick Look
The Diriyah team won over Al-Washm with three goals to no return in a closed friendly match as part of preparations for the break, while the Saudi player Mohammed bin Huraymel expressed his happiness at winning a bronze medal in the Asian Games through the Jiu-Jitsu team, pointing to the expansion of the game in the Kingdom with the support of the Ministry of Sports, and his colleague Abdul Malik Al Mardi confirmed that the bronze medal represents a great value despite his ambition for gold, and a gift of achievement to the homeland.
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Why It Matters
Diriyah's victory over Al-Washm comes as part of the team's preparations during the break, while the Saudi players participate in the Asian Games in Nagoya, where they won medals in jiu-jitsu competitions.
The Diriyah team defeated its counterpart Al-Washm by three goals to no return, in a closed friendly match held as part of the team’s preparations during the break.
Diriyah's goals were scored by Mishari Al-Nimr, Hussein Al-Qahtani, and Croatian Lovro Celvi.
Al-Diriyah is preparing to face Al-Nasr in the eighth round of the Saudi Professional League, next October 9, at Al-Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh.
On the other hand, Al-Washm continues its preparations for the next season in the second division.
Saudi player Mohammed bin Huraymel expressed his happiness at achieving a bronze medal in the Asian Games, through a jiu-jitsu team, indicating that his happiness stems from the fact that he is likely to be absent from these competitions as a result of the injury he was suffering.
Bin Huraymel stated, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, that he aims for gold in the future, and that he will work to achieve that.
Regarding his removal from the gold medal, Bin Huraymel said that he and his competitor were also removed due to a “mistake,” but he did not miss the race and achieved success in obtaining a bronze medal, as he succeeded in achieving his goal.
Bin Huraymel pointed out that the game of jiu-jitsu has expanded in the Kingdom in recent years, as a result of the support of the Ministry of Sports.
Abdul Malik Al Mardi, player of the Saudi Jiu-Jitsu team, said that achieving a bronze medal in the Asian Games in Nagoya represents a great value for him and for Saudi sports, even though he was determined to achieve the gold medal in this edition after he achieved bronze in the last edition in Hangzhou, China.
Al Mardi stated in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat that the tournament is witnessing greater competition and an expansion of the competition base at the continental level compared to the previous edition.
Al Mardi dedicated the achievement to the nation, noting that achieving three medals on the first day of the competition confirms the development of the game and the Saudi players, praising what was also achieved on the second day, where his colleague Omar Nada won the gold medal.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Diriyah will face Al-Nasr in the eighth round of the Saudi Professional League on October 9
Very likely · Within weeks
Mohammed bin Huraymel will work towards achieving a gold medal in the future
Likely · Within months
Jiu-Jitsu will continue to expand within Saudi Arabia
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the details of the injury that Mohammed bin Huraymel was suffering from, which almost prevented him from participating?
- What is the exact time of the Diriyah match against Al-Nasr?
- What are the Al-Washm team’s plans for its preparations for next season in the second division?
