During the summer vacation, the Qassim region is witnessing increasing turnout from young men and women to engage in sports and recreational activities, thanks to the availability of sports facilities, specialized halls, and seasonal events that offer diverse options combining exercise and leisure in a healthy and safe manner.

Football tops the list of most practiced activities, whether in open fields or indoor halls, with many friendly tournaments and summer leagues attracting teams from various governorates of the region, enhancing sports competition and discovering talents.

Paddle, billiards, and bowling enjoy wide popularity, especially among the youth, while fitness centers and sports clubs see significant activity from those keen to maintain their physical fitness during the vacation period.

On the women's side, ladies' sports halls continue to receive large numbers of female members, along with the spread of fitness classes, Pilates, and strength exercises, reflecting the growing interest in sports and health among girls in the region.

Captain Mansour Al-Suwaid, a coach at one of the sports halls in Qassim, explained that the summer vacation sees a noticeable increase in the number of trainees compared to the rest of the year, noting that the hall receives various age groups from youth to the elderly, due to the diversity of training programs that meet everyone's needs. He pointed out that the growing turnout reflects increasing awareness of the importance of exercise and its impact on promoting health and investing leisure time for the benefit of individuals and society.

Summer activities are not limited to physical sports; game and entertainment cafes also see remarkable turnout for board games, billiards, and electronic video games, which have become part of the entertainment scene for youth during the vacation.

One paddle player, Bassam Al-Humaidani, confirmed that this sport has become one of the most preferred options for youth during the summer vacation, as it provides a mix of physical activity, fun, and entertainment. He noted that he practices it regularly because it offers an opportunity to spend quality time with friends and enhance positive competition, in addition to its health and physical benefits. He added that the spread of paddle courts across various Qassim governorates has contributed to increased demand, making it a preferred destination for leisure time during the summer.

Many parents are keen to take their children to public parks and walking tracks for walking, running, cycling, and scooter riding, taking advantage of the moderate evening weather in the region.

Experts believe that the diversity of sports and entertainment options has helped invest the leisure time of young men and women, encouraged adopting a more active lifestyle, enhanced social interaction, developed skills, and raised awareness of the importance of exercise as part of daily life.

Relevant authorities and the private sector continue to support summer programs and activities by organizing tournaments and sports events, and providing attractive environments for different age groups, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to increase the proportion of people practicing sports and improve quality of life.

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