Saudi Arabia’s small cities see sports boom ahead of first Basketball tournament for women
Published 14 Feb,2021 via Daily News Egypt - Legal, cultural, and social restrictions are no longer a stumbling block for Saudi women to practice sport, following a recent spate of liberalisations across the country.
As part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, women can now exercise and take part in various sports while maintaining their privacy, expanding their dreams from school sports arenas to national-level tournaments.
The move was met with a surge in demand from various segments of society, especially women who saw this as a historic opportunity to highlight their talents and their ability to be active in the community.
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