Cradle Immortalizes Achievements on its Pitches 08.06.2026

The MAHAED Sports Academy has named its pitches and facilities after the most prominent historical achievements in Saudi sports, aiming to instill values of ambition and pride in the sporting legacy among young generations. The new names include "Pitch 84," "Pitch 88," and "Pitch 96" in celebration of the Saudi national team's Asian Cup titles won in those years. "Pitch 89" was also named in honor of the Saudi U-16 national team's World Cup victory that year. In athletics, the main track was named "Hadi Souan Track" after the Saudi champion who won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics. "Pitch 2034" was inaugurated to symbolize the aspirations for hosting the 2034 World Cup and the future of Saudi sports.

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