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FIE Discusses Preparations for 2024 World Fencing Championship for Juniors and Youth in Saudi Arabia

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Fencing World Championships
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Fencing World Championships
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FIE Discusses Preparations for 2024 World Fencing Championship for Juniors and Youth in Saudi Arabia

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Fencing World Championships
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Fencing World Championships

The Chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Fencing Federation Ahmed Al-Sabban has discussed with the head of the technical committee of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Ziad Feriani the preparations for the 2024 World Fencing Championship for Juniors and Youth, which will be held in Saudi Arabia in April.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Fencing World Championships, which has recently concluded in Milan, Italy.

Discussions also reviewed the preparations and facilities for the Championship.

The event will see more than 1,500 male and female athletes representing more than 100 countries and more than 400 administrative and technical staff, including referees and coaches.

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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix, but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

The extension starting from next year includes races only in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, F1 said Wednesday.

F1’s push in recent years to expand the schedule with more races in the United States and Asia has meant more competition for traditional venues in Europe seeking to keep their places on the calendar.

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a favorite with many drivers for its flowing high-speed layout through forested hills, was on the F1 schedule for the first championship season in 1950 and has been on the calendar every year since 2007.

"The Belgian Grand Prix was one of the races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950, so as we kick off our 75th anniversary year it is fitting that we can share the news of this important extension," F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

"Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and fans alike as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1."

This year's Belgian Grand Prix race weekend is from July 25 through 27, including a sprint race.