Jesus, the manager of Al-Nassr, confirmed his team’s strong determination to continue fighting fiercely to win the Saudi Professional League title, stressing that the struggle with the current leader, Al-Hilal, has not yet been decided and that there are still strong opportunities to turn the tables in the remaining rounds of the competition.

Jesus's fiery remarks came after his team's impressive performance in their last match against Al-Fateh. In the post-match press conference, he explained that the team is progressing steadily and strategically, noting that the narrow points gap with Al-Hilal, which has shrunk to just one point, reflects the tremendous effort being made by the coaching staff and players. The coach recalled past seasons, explaining that the points difference between the two traditional rivals used to be much wider at this point in the season, but the current situation demonstrates a tangible improvement in Al-Nassr's competitive mentality.

Speaking about the team's strategy for the upcoming stage, the Al-Nassr coach indicated that they are treating every match like a cup final, preparing for each encounter individually to ensure they don't drop any points. Jesus surprised many with his assessment of the competition this season, asserting that the title race is no longer limited to Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, but has expanded to include four strong teams fiercely competing. This, he explained, makes the league both more challenging and more exciting, motivating them to focus entirely on maintaining their winning streak.

These statements come in the wake of Al-Nassr's valuable 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh in their match on Saturday evening, part of the 22nd round of the Roshan League. This win was more than just three points; it served as a strong message to their rivals.

In terms of numbers that reflect the fierce competition at the top of the table, this victory raised Al-Nassr's points tally to 52, securing second place and leaving them just one point behind leaders Al-Hilal. The statistics also highlight the intensity of the competition that Jesus spoke of, with Al-Ahli trailing in third place by only two points, while Al-Qadisiyah sits in fourth, five points behind Al-Nassr. This makes the upcoming rounds crucial in determining the champion in what has been one of the most competitive seasons in Saudi football.

The Portuguese coach of Al-Nasr, Jesus, expressed his great happiness with the valuable victory that his team achieved over Al-Fateh by two goals to nil, in the strong match that brought them together on Tuesday evening, as part of the competitions of the twenty-second round (22) of the Saudi Professional League.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Jesus revealed his coaching philosophy that led the team to victory, emphasizing that keeping a clean sheet is the golden rule in modern football. He said, "I believe that the team that manages to keep a clean sheet is always the closest to winning any match, and that's why I'm very keen on instilling this defensive concept in matches to ensure positive results.".

The Portuguese coach spoke about his ambitions since taking over the job, noting that when he agreed to the offer to lead Al-Nasr, he had a firm belief in the ability of this group of players to seriously compete for titles during the current season, which the team proves round after round on the field.

In a related context, Jesus stressed at the end of his remarks the difficulty of the competition in the Roshan League this season, noting that there is fierce competition between 3 or 4 teams that have high capabilities, and confirming at the same time that Al-Nasr is striving with all its might to stay on the right track to compete for the league title until the very last moment.

This victory comes at a crucial juncture in the competition, reflecting the fierce battle at the top of the standings and the remarkable development of the Saudi League, which has garnered global attention thanks to attracting top stars and coaches. These three points are of paramount importance to Al-Nassr, not only to solidify their position but also to exert psychological pressure on their direct rivals.

With this result, Al-Nasr raised its points tally to (52), strengthening its presence in second place in the Roshan League standings, thus tightening the noose on the leader, as the difference is now only one point from Al-Hilal, which occupies first place, and two points from Al-Ahli, which is chasing it in third place, which portends a dramatic and exciting end to the season.

Dr. Adel Al-Aqili, President of the Saudi Squash Federation, crowned Egyptian player Karim Badawi champion of the Riyadh Squash Championship "PSA 3K," which concluded in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The tournament was held from February 12th to 14th, amidst a highly competitive atmosphere and excellent organization, reflecting the significant development of the sports sector in the Kingdom.

Details of the final match and crowning ceremony

The closing ceremony was attended by the CEO and Secretary General of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Mr. Abdulaziz Baeshen, lending a high-level official air to the event. In a thrilling and closely contested final, Egyptian Karim Badawi secured the title after defeating his Saudi opponent, Mohammed Al-Nisfan, by a score of 3 sets to 1. Despite the loss, Al-Nisfan delivered a heroic performance that earned him the admiration of the large crowd that filled the stadium to support the players.

Broad international participation

The tournament featured 16 professional players representing five different countries: Saudi Arabia (the host country), Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, and Canada. This diverse participation underscores the growing appeal of tournaments hosted by the Kingdom and its ability to attract talent from across the globe to compete on its soil.

The importance of the tournament and the future of Saudi squash

The Riyadh PSA 3K Squash Championship holds special significance as it is a PSA-sanctioned tournament, and the first time the Kingdom has hosted it. Hosting such international events is a strategic step that aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to strengthen the sports sector and establish the Kingdom as a global destination for various sports.

These tournaments directly contribute to raising the technical level of Saudi players by giving them the opportunity to compete against elite international and world-ranked players, thus providing them with the necessary experience to compete in major international events. Furthermore, the tournament's inclusion in the Professional Squash Association's calendar allows players to earn valuable ranking points that help them climb the world squash rankings.

The success of the organization and the distinguished public attendance reflect the growing popularity of squash in Saudi Arabia, and the tireless efforts made by the Saudi Squash Federation to expand the base of practitioners and develop the infrastructure of the game, in order to ensure the sustainability of sporting excellence and the graduation of new generations of champions capable of representing the nation in the best possible way.