The Qassim region is witnessing, during the summer vacation, an increasing turnout of young men and women to practice sports and recreational activities, in light of the availability of sports facilities, specialized halls, and seasonal events that have provided diverse options combining sports and spending leisure time in a healthy and safe manner.

Football tops the list of the most practiced activities, whether in open fields or indoor halls, as friendly tournaments and summer courses are organized that attract teams from various governorates of the region, contributing to enhancing sports competition and discovering talents.

Padel, billiards, and bowling sports are witnessing wide demand among young people, while fitness centers and sports clubs are seeing notable activity from those wishing to maintain their fitness during the vacation period.

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

Coach Mansour Al-Suwaid, one of the trainers at a sports hall in Qassim, explained that the summer vacation witnesses a significant increase in the number of trainees compared to the rest of the year, pointing out that the hall receives various age groups from youth to the elderly, in light of the diversity of training programs that meet everyone's needs, noting that this turnout reflects the growing awareness of the importance of sports and its impact on enhancing health and investing leisure time for the benefit of the individual and society.

Summer activities are not limited to physical sports, as game and entertainment cafes are witnessing remarkable demand for board games, billiards, and electronic video games, which have become an established part of the entertainment scene for young people during the vacation.

Padel player Basim Al-Hamidani confirmed that this sport has become one of the most prominent options preferred by young people in summer, as it provides a blend of physical activity, fun, and entertainment, adding that the spread of padel courts in various governorates of Qassim has contributed to increasing demand and making it a preferred destination for spending leisure time.

A number of parents are keen to take their children to public parks and sports walkways to practice walking, running, and cycling and scooters, taking advantage of the moderate evening weather that characterizes the region.

Specialists believe that the diversity of sports and entertainment options has contributed to investing the leisure time of young men and women, encouraged adopting a more active lifestyle, in addition to enhancing social interaction, developing skills, and raising awareness of the importance of sports as part of the daily lifestyle.

The relevant authorities and the private sector continue to support summer programs and activities by organizing tournaments and sports events and providing attractive environments for various age groups, in line with the goals of Vision 2030 in increasing the proportion of sports practitioners and improving the quality of life.