Javad Badda, a well-known Moroccan sports commentator for the sports channel beIN Sports, was awarded the 22nd Zahid Qudsi Award (May God have mercy on him) and was crowned Arab Commentary Star of the Year 2025 AD, on Tuesday evening at Himma Hall in the Shaukiyah district of Mecca, in the presence of many athletes and media personnel, and under the patronage of the 22nd Zahid Qudshi Award (May God have mercy on him). Hatem Haymi, president of the Arwada club, and a man. Businessman Mahmoud Shinki, in the presence of Saudi Basketball Federation President Ghassan bin Yousef Tashkandi, Al Wahda Club Vice-President Dr. Turki Madkari, and many athletes and social figures, the well-attended ceremony celebrated the winners with a beautiful sports event where several athletes were recognized, including sports commentator Ghazi Sadaqa. and Ati Al Mulki, the head cheerleader.
In his speech, the eminent Javad Badda expressed his great joy on receiving this award and said, “Praise be to God for receiving this prestigious and unique award celebrated in the purest place of the earth and among this honorable crowd.” God, I have forgotten the pain and sadness of losing the cruel Africa Cup. I thank those responsible for this award and I hope it remains a beacon and fairness to commentators who rarely receive it.
beIN Sports’ renowned Moroccan sports commentator Javad Badda won the Zahid Qudsi Award (may he rest in peace) at the 22nd Sports Commentary Awards and was crowned Arab Commentator of the Year 2025. This took place on Tuesday night during a ceremony held at Hima Hall in Mecca’s Al Shawqiyah district under the patronage of Al Wehda club president Hatim Haymi and businessman Mahmoud Senki, and attended by many athletes and media personnel. The event was also graced by the presence of Saudi Basketball Federation President Ghassan bin Youssef Tashkandi, Al Weda Club Vice-President Dr. Turki Mahri, and several prominent athletes and social figures who celebrated the award winners on a beautiful sports grounds in front of a large crowd who watched the awards ceremony. Several athletes were honored during the event, including sports commentator Ghazi Sadka and fan director Ati Almulki.
In his speech, recipient Jawad Badda expressed his immense joy at receiving the award and said, “I thank God for receiving this honorable and unique award celebrated in this esteemed gathering at the holiest place on earth.” It really made me forget the pain and sadness of the loss in the Frika Cup. I would like to thank the people in charge of this award. I hope that this award will continue to be a lighthouse and recognition for commentators, who rarely receive such an honor.”
