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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Arab Sports Games in Algeria

Algeria will host the games until July 15. Photo: SPA
Algeria will host the games until July 15. Photo: SPA
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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Arab Sports Games in Algeria

Algeria will host the games until July 15. Photo: SPA
Algeria will host the games until July 15. Photo: SPA

Saudi Arabia will participate in the 15th Arab Games, "Algeria 2023," which is set to commence next Wednesday.

Algeria will host the event until July 15.

Saudi athletes will compete in 17 different sports, including 14 Olympic disciplines, such as football, fencing, badminton, swimming, cycling, judo, wrestling, athletics, karate, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, 3x3 basketball, and handball. Additionally, they will participate in three Paralympic sports: goalball, wheelchair basketball, and Paralympic athletics.

Approximately 21% of the Saudi team consists of female athletes. Furthermore, 46% of the team members are under the age of 23.

These numbers reflect the commitment of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee to provide young men and women with opportunities to participate in such tournaments, enhance their sports experience, and foster connections with athletes from Arab countries.

In the previous Arab Games held in Doha in 2011, Saudi Arabia secured 45 medals, comprising 15 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze.

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Fernandez Thriving at Chelsea after Getting to Grips with Maresca’s Positional Demands

Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez struggled to live up to his hefty price tag following his arrival at the club in January last year but the Argentine says his recent upturn in form is down to developing a good understanding with coach Enzo Maresca.

Fernandez, who cost Chelsea 106 million pounds ($132 million), started six of their first seven league matches this season but failed to impress and was dropped to the bench in place of Romeo Lavia.

However, since his return to the side last month Fernandez has looked revitalized, bagging three goals and four assists in seven Premier League games and helping Chelsea climb to second.

"I learned the position in which I had to play, over time I got the idea of what the coach wanted," Fernandez told ESPN in an interview published on Monday.

"He (Maresca) explained to me what he wanted and I was getting the concept, reading the games. There is still a long way to go.

"On a personal level I have been feeling very good. The team has shown a very strong character, always working and with humility and showing that great things can be achieved. There is still a long way to go."

Chelsea next host London rivals Fulham on Thursday before travelling to face Ipswich Town on Dec. 30.