Saudi Athletes Win Silver, Bronze Medals at Asian Para Games 2023

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
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Saudi Athletes Win Silver, Bronze Medals at Asian Para Games 2023

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (Jiang Han/Xinhua via AP)

Saudi athletes Hani Al-Nakhli and Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi secured silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
This brings Saudi Arabia's medal tally at the games to nine: two gold, four silver, and three bronze.
Al-Nakhli came second in discus in the F33 category with a distance of 10.53 meters, while wheelchair racer A-Qurashi came third in men's 400m T53 event, finishing at a time of 51 seconds.
The Asian Para Games 2023 will end Saturday after competitions that included more than 4,000 athletes from 44 Asian countries.
Prince Fahad Bin Jalawi Alsaud, Vice President at Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and head of the Saudi delegation participating in the games, will attend the closing ceremony at the Big Lotus Stadium, which hosted the opening ceremony of the games.



Riyadh to Host FIFAe Finals 2024 on December 5-12

General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
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Riyadh to Host FIFAe Finals 2024 on December 5-12

General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT

The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on console and mobile, respectively.
Hosted at the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, the event will unfold in two stages. It begins with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from December 5 to 8, followed by FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™, on both console and mobile, that will run December 9 to 12, SPA reported.
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated tournaments, SEF chief executive Turki Al-Fawzan said, "As we continue to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a global leader in esports, hosting the FIFAe Finals 2024 is a proud moment for us. This event not only highlights the Kingdom's commitment to the esports ecosystem but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for players from across the world to showcase their talent and passion on a global stage. We're excited to witness the next chapter of esports history unfold right here in Riyadh."
Meanwhile, FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said: "This year's addition of multiple new titles marks a major expansion for football esports tournaments, offering players from diverse ecosystems the chance to compete on the biggest stage under the FIFAe banner. We're excited to continue this momentum together with the SEF and look forward to bringing this event to life in December together with our partners and publishers."
The prestigious event offers players the opportunity to represent their nations and lift the official FIFAe World Cup Trophy on the biggest stage. With 16 countries competing in Rocket League and up to 18 countries going head-to-head in eFootball™, the tournaments promise to be an exhilarating showcase of the world's top talent, fueled by intense national pride for the first time in these esports ecosystems. Full details on the competing nations and the tournament format can be found at FIFA.GG.
In line with Rocket League's third-party regulations, the prize pool for the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League stands at $250,000. The prize pool for both eFootball™ competitions, console and mobile, totals $100,000 each, bringing the total prize distribution for the FIFAe Finals 2024 to $450,000.
Boasting a gaming-savvy population, strong participation in FIFAe competitions, and a legacy of world champions, Riyadh was chosen as host of the FIFAe Finals 2024. With SEF as a presenting partner, the FIFAe Finals are continuing to expand, engaging local and global communities in this growing ecosystem. All days of the FIFAe Finals 2024 are open for the public on a walk-in basis.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 are the second FIFAe event of this year after the inaugural FIFAe Next Gen event in Liverpool, England, which included the first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager, alongside the FIFAe Fame Your Game Cup.