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Saudi Handball Team Crushes UAE to Reach Final

Saudi Arabia Reaches Final of Islamic Solidarity Games Following 29–15 Victory Over UAE

A Saudi national team handball player in a green number 4 jersey executes a high jump shot while being defended by a UAE player in red during the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games semifinal.
A Saudi handball player takes a shot during the semifinal match against the UAE at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia secured a decisive 29–15 victory to reach the final.

Riyadh The Saudi men’s handball team advanced to the final of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025) after defeating the UAE 29–15 in the semifinal. They will face Bahrain tomorrow.

The Saudi team dominated the match, leading 10–8 at halftime and overwhelming the UAE team in the second half with a 19–5 scoring run.

Today, men’s and women’s team fencing events are taking place, featuring the Saudi team in foil, épée, and sabre.