RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tala Al-Mazrou made history after winning gold in the eFootball competition at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain — becoming the first Saudi female athlete to claim a gold medal in the history of the Asian Games.
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The milestone marks a major breakthrough for Saudi women in esports, highlighting the rapid progress of female athletes under the support and guidance of the Saudi Esports Federation.
A graduate of the Saudi Esports Academy’s FIFA program, Al-Mazrou dominated the tournament with an unbeaten record, concluding her run with a commanding performance in the final. Her journey in esports began through the Schools eLeague on EAFC, where her standout performances helped her qualify for the online stage and later the Saudi eLeague. She went on to represent the Kingdom in the Arab eLeague on eFootball.
At the Asian Youth Games, Al-Mazrou showcased exceptional skill and composure against Asia’s top youth players. She defeated Laos’ Viengxila Thammavong in the semifinals before securing the gold medal with a clean three-game victory over Thailand’s Supawadee Dunyachit in the final.
