Friday 13 / November / 2026
Muscat, November 13 (ONA): Oman's national women's team has made history by winning the title of the seventh West Asian Football Federation eSports Championship 2026, held in Jordan from November 10 to 11.
The victory marks Oman's first-ever gold medal and international title in eSports, marking a significant milestone for the country's growing electronic sports sector.
Engineer Saba bint Saeed Al Busaidi, Head of the Omani Committee for Electronic Games and Sports, said the achievement reflected the capabilities of Omani talent and its potential to compete successfully at regional and international levels.
She added that the victory was the result of sustained efforts to develop the eSports sector and empower Omani women to participate and excel in the field.
Yemen finished second in the women's competition, while hosts Jordan secured third place.
In the men's category, Saudi Arabia claimed the title, followed by Iraq in second place and Yemen in third.
The championship brought together 12 national federations in the men's competition and seven in the women's category. Matches were played in a one-on-one format on the PlayStation platform using EA Sports FC 27.
