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.



Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Has Muscle Injury in Right Leg

Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham during the UEFA Super Cup Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham during the UEFA Super Cup Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Has Muscle Injury in Right Leg

Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham during the UEFA Super Cup Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham during the UEFA Super Cup Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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“He took a knock and we're assessing him,” Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said Friday

Madrid hosts Valladolid on Sunday aiming to bounce back from its 1-1 draw at Mallorca in the opening round of the Spanish league.