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Saudi Sports Ministry Celebrates OIC Youth Day 2023

The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
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Saudi Sports Ministry Celebrates OIC Youth Day 2023

The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for Sports and Youth Affairs, Abdulaziz Al-Massaad, has presided over a virtual symposium focused on "Youth Volunteering and Social Responsibility".

Monday’s event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023" as part of the Fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports, under the Kingdom’s chairmanship.

The symposium served as a valuable platform for national youth institutions from OIC Member States to familiarize themselves with OIC policies and programs designed to empower youth. It also facilitated the exchange of solutions to address the challenges that young people encounter.

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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.