Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Al-Ahli players following their 2025 AFC Champions League Elite triumph, and Paralympic gold medalist Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi, in recognition of their outstanding achievements that highlight the Kingdom’s rising global stature in sports.

Prince Mohammed received on Sunday Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Almisehal, Al-Ahli Saudi Club Chairman Khalid Al-Issa, along with the club’s staff and players, on the occasion of their victory in the 2025 AFC Champions League Elite.

The Crown Prince congratulated the officials and players of Al-Ahli on their historic achievement and outstanding performance, describing it as a reflection of the remarkable progress of Saudi Arabia’s sports sector.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining excellence and continuing efforts to elevate the Kingdom’s presence on the global sports stage.

In a separate meeting in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed also received Saudi national Paralympic athlete Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi to celebrate his gold medal victory at the Paris Paralympic Games.

The Crown Prince commended Al-Qurashi’s exceptional accomplishment, noting that such successes serve as inspiration for all Saudi athletes, men and women alike, to pursue excellence and proudly raise the Kingdom’s flag at international competitions.

Al-Qurashi expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince, calling the reception a great honor and a reflection of the leadership’s continued support for Saudi athletes. The athlete had previously secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

The reception was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.