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.



Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Games 2024 torch was lit on Thursday in Diriyah, the historic capital of the first Saudi state.

The relay marks the beginning of the third edition of the national sporting event, which will take place from October 3 to 17 in Riyadh.

The torch relay, a symbol of unity and hope, will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's cultural, historical, and tourist landmarks. The journey will culminate on September 23, coinciding with Saudi National Day.

The governor of Diriyah, Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah, presided over the launch ceremony. He emphasized the government's commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent. Former football captain Ahmed Eid and Taekwondo athlete Dunya Abutaleb participated in the event.

Established in 2022, the Saudi Games aims to foster a more active and healthy society. With a total prize pool of SAR200 million, this year's edition will feature competitions in 53 sports.