North al batinah: The Directorate General of Culture, Sports and Youth in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized the first bowling championship for people with disabilities. The event, held in the Wilayat of Sohar, saw the support of Nama Company and the participation of a number of institutions, centres, and schools serving people with disabilities from the governorate's wilayats.

According to Oman News Agency, the championship brought together 70 people with disabilities, aged 10 years and beyond, representing Al Wafaa Centres in the wilayats of A'Suwaiq, Al Khabourah, Sohar, Liwa, and Shinas. Additional participants included the Association for Children with Disabilities in Saham, the Autism Centre in Sohar, and schools affiliated with the Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah.

The players were categorized into three age groups: 10 to 15 years, 16 to 21 years, and those aged 22 years and beyond. The championship concluded with players from Al Wafaa Centres for the Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities in Liwa clinching first place. Participants from the Association for Children with Disabilities in Saham secured second place, while players from the Autism Centre in Sohar took third place.