1
Performance
Athletes already delivering high-level international results.
Assessment weights
Selection Criteria 2026
How athletes are chosen to represent Saudi Arabia
Three clear routes to represent Saudi Arabia at ISA and ASF events.
Download Selection Criteria PDFEligibility checklist
Athletes must meet all of these before selection
- Saudi citizen + valid ID & passport
- Registered with SSF
- Not under suspension
- Compete at Nationals when invited
- Follow SSF / SOPC / ISA codes
- Attend trials when requested
- Signed media agreement
- Good standing with SSF & ISA
- Follow Head Coach training plan
- Complete physical testing
Three selection routes
See who each route is for and how assessment is weighted
2
Development
Athletes under 23 with clear upward trajectory.
Assessment weights
3
Representational
Role models who grow the sport and national awareness.
Assessment weights
How decisions are made
From committee to published framework
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Committee
Head Coach + Technical + Board
- 2
Score
Documented scores; feedback only
- 3
Appeal
Judicial Committee bylaws
- 4
Publish
Framework before each cycle
Olympic cycles
Long-term focus through 2036
2024–28
Los Angeles
- Role models & pioneers
- Talent ID under 10
- U12 domestic events
2028–32
Brisbane
- Pioneers → role models
- U18 pathway support
- Build quality at U14
2032–36
2036 Cycle
- Talent on merit
- Junior → senior teams
- Events U12 to seniors
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