Nearly 130 Saudi Athletes Preparing for Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

The Saudi capital will host the competitions in King Saud University Arena
The Saudi capital will host the competitions in King Saud University Arena
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Nearly 130 Saudi Athletes Preparing for Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

The Saudi capital will host the competitions in King Saud University Arena
The Saudi capital will host the competitions in King Saud University Arena

One hundred twenty-seven male and female athletes are gearing up to represent the Kingdom in the 2023 World Combat Games, which will be held October 20-30 in Riyadh.
The Saudi capital will host the competitions in King Saud University Arena, where Saudi athletes hope to win medals with medals from this global sporting event, SPA reported.
The Saudi teams comprise 87 male athletes, 40 female athletes, and 56 technical and administrative staff. They will compete in 12 sports, namely Aikido, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Sambo, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Wushu.
The Saudi teams have been gearing up for this major event as they carry high aspirations to add to the record of Saudi sporting achievements and satisfy the fans, especially with the games taking place in their nation.



Logan Sargeant Crashes Heavily in Dutch Grand Prix Practice

 Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
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Logan Sargeant Crashes Heavily in Dutch Grand Prix Practice

 Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)

Logan Sargeant crashed heavily in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, leaving his car on fire with severe damage and putting his participation in qualifying in doubt.

Sargeant seemed to lose control of his Williams after putting one wheel onto the wet grass on the entry to a right-hand corner, before veering off to the left and spinning into a metal barrier.

He walked away from the car as flames spread across the rear and smoke poured from the air intake.

The session, taking place in wet conditions, was red-flagged almost immediately before marshals extinguished the fire and loaded the car onto a truck.

It's the latest in a series of crashes for F1's only American driver. Sargeant crashed at the Canadian Grand Prix in June and collided with Kevin Magnussen at the Miami Grand Prix in May. He also crashed in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix in April.

Sargeant is being replaced at Williams by Carlos Sainz Jr. for 2025.

Qualifying is later Saturday for the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.