Ghala Alhumaidan is blazing a path for Saudi ladies in seaside volleyball, turning challenges into achievements and proving nothing is not possible
Ghala Alhumaidan and her associate Tala Aloufi made historical past for Saudi Arabia on the West Asian Volleyball Affiliation (WAVA) U20 Ladies’s Seashore Volleyball Championship. Competing for the primary time, the pair confronted skilled groups from throughout the area, demonstrating the expansion of Saudi expertise on the worldwide stage.
In an interview with Egypt’s two-time Olympian and FIVB Athletes’ Fee member Doaa Elghobashy, Alhumaidan shared her experiences competing within the inaugural match in Doha, Qatar.
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“It’s our first U20 participation and the primary time a younger staff like this has competed in seaside volleyball,” Ghala mentioned. “I’m proud to be one of many chosen gamers. It’s been a fantastic expertise. We misplaced two matches, however they had been good matches, and we gained some expertise. The draw was powerful for us, however hopefully, subsequent 12 months, we’ll come again stronger and higher.”
The staff celebrated a hard-fought victory towards Yemen, which Ghala described as a key spotlight.
“Thank God, as we speak we gained towards Yemen. It was a stupendous expertise, and we’re studying to take the game extra critically for the long run,” she added.
Ghala Alhumaidan debuts on the WAVA U20 Ladies’s Seashore Volleyball Championship
Ghala praised the match’s group in Qatar, praising its professionalism and vibrant ambiance.The occasion provided alternatives past simply competitors, permitting them to attach with different gamers and have fun sportsmanship.
“The referees had been nice, the courts had been improbable, and the general ambiance was fantastic. The cheering and assist from the group added pleasure and motivated us much more,” she mentioned.
“We met so many gamers who cheered for us after we performed, and we supported them throughout their matches as nicely. There was a number of sportsmanship and mutual encouragement, which was fantastic,” she remarked.
“Sporting the Saudi jersey comes with huge duties. However as a result of it was our first match, we centered on having fun with ourselves and creating a deeper love for the game. It will assist us come again stronger and extra ready subsequent time,” she mentioned on representing her nation that has supplied private development and fostered staff camaraderie.
“Seashore volleyball fits me nicely. It’s a staff sport that means that you can join with and meet many individuals. I additionally like that there isn’t a lot bodily contact, besides with teammates, which brings us nearer as a staff,” she mentioned
She credit her household, teammates and coaches for offering the assist that has helped her develop as an athlete.
“My household has been my largest supporter. They gave me the arrogance to symbolize my nation and pursue the game I really like. My coaches, teammates and even the federation had been all extremely supportive, and we’ve inspired one another each step of the best way,” she mentioned.
Her participation is already an inspiration to aspiring athletes, and the younger Saudi seaside volleyball athlete provided phrases of recommendation.
“As everybody says, nothing is not possible. Actually, nothing is not possible. There aren’t many women concerned in seaside volleyball proper now, however I see a lot potential. Sooner or later, I hope we’ll have a robust nationwide staff to symbolize the game,” she mentioned.
The West Asian U20 Ladies’s Seashore Volleyball Championship marked a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s ladies’s seaside volleyball staff. Alhumaidan believes that it opens a path stuffed with classes, satisfaction and aspirations for a stronger future within the sport.
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