The 2026 Esports Championship concludes in Riyadh with the crowning of the winners

In an atmosphere of enthusiasm reflecting the significant development witnessed in the technology and entertainment sector in the Kingdom, the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in Riyadh concluded the 2026 Esports Championship . The closing ceremony was held at the Girls' Technical College in Riyadh, under the patronage and in the presence of the Director General of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in Riyadh, Engineer Bader bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulwahed, with wide participation from leaders of training institutions and staff of the Directorate.

Keeping pace with digital transformation and Vision 2030

This tournament is particularly significant as it aligns with the significant growth Saudi Arabia is witnessing in the gaming and esports sector, a key pillar of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 for economic diversification and youth empowerment. These tournaments are no longer merely forms of entertainment; they have become vital platforms for discovering digital talent, fostering strategic thinking, and developing teamwork and leadership skills among young men and women.

Through organizing these events, the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training seeks to integrate trainees into extracurricular activities that reflect the interests of the new generation, thus contributing to creating an attractive and stimulating training environment for creativity, in line with the rapid development of the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure.

Competition details and final results

The tournament witnessed fierce competition and wide participation from various training facilities for boys and girls across the Riyadh region. The matches, held in both singles and doubles formats, were characterized by high levels of competitiveness and sportsmanship, reflecting the professional and skillful level of the trainees.

The results of the final match at the end of the tournament were as follows:

• Individual category (boys): The Industrial Secondary Institute and the branch of the Technical College in Hawtat Bani Tamim won the title.
• Individual category (girls): The Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh won the title, confirming its excellence in digital specializations.
• Doubles category: Al Majmaah Technical College won the championship title.

Partners in Success and Recognition

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the General Administration honored the winners and participants, commending the efforts made to ensure the event's success. The Administration expressed its deep gratitude to the Main Trainee Fund for its ongoing support of such tournaments that invest in the potential of young people, and also acknowledged the scout teams that played a pivotal role in the organization and reception with exceptional professionalism.

Thanks were also extended to the working committees and the Girls' Technical College in Riyadh for their outstanding hosting of the closing ceremony, which contributed to showcasing the event in a manner befitting the status of technical training in the Kingdom.