{"id":41082,"date":"2024-12-12T17:11:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwehdaclub.sa\/about-us-2\/history\/"},"modified":"2025-02-09T07:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T04:17:36","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alwehdaclub.sa\/en\/about-us\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Al Wahda Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our History<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our Beginnings<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Humble Start of a Great Dream<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the early 20th century, the city of Makkah was experiencing special moments as football was played for the first time within its sacred corridors. Pilgrims from around the world engaged in this sport during their stay, making it a part of Makkah\u2019s daily life and bearing witness to the birth of a game that would leave an everlasting mark.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Al Mukhtalat<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 1916, the first official club in Makkah was established under the name Al Mukhtalat<\/em>. The name reflected a spirit of diversity, as the club included both Saudi and non-Saudi players. This diversity wasn\u2019t just a choice but a reflection of Makkah itself\u2014a meeting point of cultures and nationalities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Al Hizb<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A Step Toward National Identity<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 1945, the club\u2019s name changed from Al Mukhtalat<\/em> to Al Hizb<\/em> (The Party). This wasn\u2019t merely a change of name; it marked the beginning of a national identity, carrying the responsibility of representing the Kingdom in the sports arena. Al Hizb<\/em> became the sole national team, a dream maker, and an inspiration for the youth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Al Wehda<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A Name Reflecting a National Vision<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the same year, 1945, the club\u2019s name evolved into Al Wehda<\/em> (Unity), symbolizing the unification of Saudi Arabia, which brought together its regions into a single entity. The official registration of the club with the General Administration of Sports was a culmination of this national spirit, making Al Wehda<\/em> a symbol of cohesion and harmony.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Glorious History<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Moments Etched in Memory<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 1957 (1377 AH), Sheikh Kamil Azhar\u2014may he rest in peace\u2014became the first president of a Saudi club to receive the club\u2019s first trophy. This wasn\u2019t just a moment of pride for Al Wehda<\/em>, but for Saudi sports as a whole.<\/p>

“Sheikh\u2019s Stars” made history by winning the King\u2019s Cup in the same year, a timeless moment cherished by every fan of Al Wehda<\/em>.<\/p>

A commemorative photo shows Al Wehda<\/em>‘s team after their final match against Al Ittihad at the Saban Stadium\u2014a testament to their strength and determination.<\/p>

The club received the King\u2019s Cup from King Saud\u2014may he rest in peace\u2014and Sheikh Hassan Nassif, Deputy Minister of Interior, affirming Al Wehda<\/em>‘s position as a national sports symbol.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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National Achievements<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ambassadors of Saudi Sports<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Al Wehda<\/em> players represented the Saudi national team during its first training camp in 1960 (1380 AH), raising the Kingdom\u2019s flag high.<\/p>

The first team reached the final of the King\u2019s Cup in the same year, adding a new chapter to the book of achievements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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An Unforgettable Legacy <\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From Al Mukhtalat<\/em> to Al Wehda<\/em>, this journey is filled with achievements and stories that reflect the spirit of Makkah and the history of the Kingdom. Al Wehda<\/em> is more than just a football team; it reflects history, heritage, and an enduring dream of giving and excellence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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