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Saudi Squash Federation

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Saudi Squash Federation is one of the sports federations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, responsible for the squash sport and managing its local and international championships. It was established in 1992, and its headquarters is in Riyadh. The number of clubs registered for the sport within the federation is thirty-four, while the number of clubs participating in the championships is fourteen.

Tasks of the Saudi Squash Federation

Saudi Squash Federation is an independent sports authority with a legal personality. Its budget consists of state-provided support funds and sponsorships. The Saudi Squash Federation undertakes several tasks, including organizing the squash sport and representing the Kingdom in international championships, promoting and developing the sport, establishing and supervising local tournaments, and preparing players and coaches for international competitions.

Saudi Squash Federation championships

Saudi Squash Federation oversees several tournaments, including the Kingdom's Club Championship and the Kingdom's Open Championship. It is also the first federation to host a global women's championship for professional players in 2018. The federation also organized the hosting of the International Saudi Squash Championship in the Kingdom from 2005 to 2011, including the Men's Professional Squash World Championship in 2010 in Dammam. The federation is a member of the International, Asian, and Arab federations.

Registered players in the Saudi Squash Federation

The number of players registered in the Saudi Squash Federation is around 587 players, and the federation organizes about twenty-four championships in one season.