(MENAFN)Saudi Arabia will be launching on Saturday the first official basketball tournament for women, in a new step of its kind.
Jeddah United, Dar Al Hekma University, University of Business and Technology, DFAC, Braves and Shoot for Cause are fielding teams for the matches that are playing in King Abdullah Sports City in the Red Sea resort of Jeddah.
"We are grateful for the approval of such special women's sports championships," said Leena Al Maeena, Member of the Shura Council.
"It is nice to participate in an important day for women and to educate them for the sake of eliminating breast cancer through a sports tournament held for the first time in Saudi Arabia." she added.
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