Tala Almazrou: First Saudi Woman to Clinch Gold at Asian Youth Games!

Tala Almazrou has made history! The Saudi esports star became the first Saudi female athlete to win gold at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Her victory marks a milestone for Saudi women in competitive sports.

Undefeated Record

Tala’s achievement is a powerful testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to empowering young Saudi women. It shows their ability to achieve global excellence in the rapidly growing world of esports. The Saudi Esports Federation supported her success.

Tala Almazrou is a standout graduate of the Saudi Esports Academy’s FIFA program. She dominated the eFootball competition with an undefeated record, ending in a commanding victory in the final. Her journey in esports began at the grassroots level through the Schools eLeague on EAFC. Her exceptional talent helped her qualify for the online stage and compete in the Saudi eLeague. She later represented the Kingdom in the Arab eLeague on eFootball.

Unmatched Skill and Composure

At the Asian Youth Games 2025, Almazrou demonstrated unmatched skill and composure against Asia’s elite youth competitors. In the semi-finals, she triumphed over Laos’ Viengxila Thammavong. She then secured the gold in the final match against Thailand’s Supawadee Dunyachit with a clean
three-game victory.

“Tala Almazrou is more than a champion; she is a pioneer and a symbol of the ambitious spirit of the Saudi youth,” Rawan AlButairi, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation. “This gold medal, the first by a Saudi woman in the history of the Asian Youth Games, reflects the Kingdom’s growing leadership in the global esports arena. This milestone proves that our investment in structured talent development, from the grassroots Schools eLeague to the professional academy level, is yielding world-class athletes. Tala has set the benchmark and opened the door for countless other young Saudi women to pursue their dreams in competitive gaming.”

The Saudi Esports Federation is committed to supporting and developing local talent. It also focuses on grassroots players. The Federation provides clear pathways for aspiring athletes like Tala Almazrou.

For more information on the Saudi Esports Federation, visit: saudiesports.sa.

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