Saudi Athletes Win Silver, Bronze Medals at Asian Para Games 2023

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
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Saudi Athletes Win Silver, Bronze Medals at Asian Para Games 2023

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)

Saudi athletes Hani Al-Nakhli and Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi secured silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
This brings Saudi Arabia's medal tally at the games to nine: two gold, four silver, and three bronze.
Al-Nakhli came second in discus in the F33 category with a distance of 10.53 meters, while wheelchair racer A-Qurashi came third in men's 400m T53 event, finishing at a time of 51 seconds.
The Asian Para Games 2023 will end Saturday after competitions that included more than 4,000 athletes from 44 Asian countries.
Prince Fahad Bin Jalawi Alsaud, Vice President at Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and head of the Saudi delegation participating in the games, will attend the closing ceremony at the Big Lotus Stadium, which hosted the opening ceremony of the games.



Sport Minister: Saudi Arabia Attracts 2.5 Million Tourists to 80 Global Sporting Events

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
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Sport Minister: Saudi Arabia Attracts 2.5 Million Tourists to 80 Global Sporting Events

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal praised on Wednesday the Saudi leadership's support for the sports sector, which has driven its growth and elevated its global recognition.

Speaking at the 2025 Budget Forum, the minister highlighted the sector's significant role in boosting tourism, noting that over the past four years, 80 international events have attracted 2.5 million tourists.

For instance, Formula 1 in Jeddah welcomed attendees from 160 countries, created 20,000 jobs, and generated a SAR 900 million economic impact on the city.

The minister underscored the private sector's vital role in the sports industry, saying 14 clubs have been offered for privatization, attracting interest from 25 companies, with notable attention from international investors.

He also highlighted the success of the Nafis platform, which has licensed 2,000 academies and 500 clubs, enabling some to transition into operating as companies.

Moreover, Prince Abdulaziz emphasized the global reach of Saudi sporting events, including the Saudi League, which is broadcast in over 160 countries. The international visibility has resulted in substantial investment and strengthened the global presence of Saudi sports.