The Najran Camel Track today witnessed the start of the second round of the arena races organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, for the "Haqayeq" age category. The opening day featured 15 heats with a strong field of camel owners, in a competitive and high-energy atmosphere.

Heat Results: Top Winners

The heats produced a standout set of camels and owners, with results as follows:

  1. Heat 1: the camel "Al-Fayzah", owned by Badr Al-Kurbi.
  2. Heat 2: the camel "Raad", owned by Naji Al-Ajmi.
  3. Heat 3: the camel "Darb", owned by Abdullah Al Rizq.
  4. Heat 4: the camel "Ilm", owned by Nayef Al-Yami.
  5. Heat 5: the camel "Salatah", owned by Awad Al Rizq.
  6. Heat 6: the camel "Al-Muhandis", owned by Ayed Al-Qahtani.
  7. Heat 7: the camel "Jud", owned by Mahdi Al Munjim.
  8. Heat 8: the camel "Al-Ghazal", owned by Hamad Al-Kurbi.
  9. Heat 9: the camel "Ibarah", owned by Mane' Al Rizq.
  10. Heat 10: the camel "Darb", owned by Tashli Al Amer.
  11. Heat 11: the camel "Sharh", owned by Nayef Al-Yami.
  12. Heat 12: the camel "Al-Hout", owned by Hamad Al-Kurbi.
  13. Heat 13: the camel "Fann", owned by Mohsen Al Rizq.
  14. Heat 14: the camel "Sayyaf", owned by Hamad Al-Kurbi.
  15. Heat 15: the camel "Ghayah", owned by Muslim Al Rizq.

Day Two Competition Tomorrow

The excitement continues tomorrow with day two of the competition: the morning session will feature 12 heats for the "Laqaya" and "Jitha'a" age categories, while the evening session will bring 5 heats for the "Thanaya," "Hail," and "Zumool" categories.

Significance of the Race

The Najran camel race is one of the Kingdom's leading heritage sporting events, drawing camel enthusiasts and competitors from across the regions. It reflects the Saudi Camel Federation's efforts to preserve this cultural legacy and promote it as a national sport with a standing on the world stage.