وزارة الرياضة تنذر المتسببين في أزمة تذاكر مباراة العروبة والقادسية

The Ministry of Sports issued a written warning to the President of Al-Orouba Club, his Deputy, the CEO, and the operational coordinator of the club, after the club was found to have violated the approved procedures for organizing official matches, according to what is stated in the regulatory and operational controls for the use of sports facilities. This follows the directive from the Minister of Sports, the Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, to investigate the events of the match between Al-Orouba and Al-Qadisiyah, which took place at the University of Al-Jouf Stadium, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup. After reviewing the statements received from the relevant authorities and departments, examining all related documents, and the minutes of the coordination meeting, the following was decided:

First - To issue a written warning to each of the following: the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Orouba Club, his Deputy, the CEO, and the operational coordinator of the club, after the club was found to have violated the approved procedures for organizing official matches, according to what is stated in the regulatory and operational controls for the use of sports facilities.

Second - To direct the management of Al-Orouba Club to take all legal actions against the organizing company.

Third - To obligate Al-Orouba Club to refund the value of the tickets sold to the fans who were not allowed entry since the start of the match.

Fourth - To issue a warning to each of the following: the Director of the Ministry's branch in Al-Jouf region, and the supervisor of the management and operation of the stadium.

Fifth - To refer the violations of the maintenance company to the relevant authority to take legal action against it.

Sixth - To circulate to all branches and offices of the ministry to ensure compliance and verify the application of all operational and regulatory controls for the use of sports facilities.

Seventh - To direct the Saudi Football Federation to ensure the implementation of all that is stated in the detailed operational regulations for its competitions, in accordance with the operational and regulatory controls for sports facilities issued by the ministry.

The Minister of Sports also directed all relevant authorities to review all related procedures to ensure that what happened does not recur, and to ensure a distinguished attendance experience for sports fans at various sports facilities.