2023 Saudi Games Torch Arrives in NEOM

Starting from Riyadh, the torch for the 2023 Saudi Games has begun a nationwide journey to express the spirit of the games. SPA
Starting from Riyadh, the torch for the 2023 Saudi Games has begun a nationwide journey to express the spirit of the games. SPA
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2023 Saudi Games Torch Arrives in NEOM

Starting from Riyadh, the torch for the 2023 Saudi Games has begun a nationwide journey to express the spirit of the games. SPA
Starting from Riyadh, the torch for the 2023 Saudi Games has begun a nationwide journey to express the spirit of the games. SPA

The torch for the 2nd edition of the 2023 Saudi Games has arrived in NEOM as part of the promotional campaign for Saudi Arabia’s largest sports event, which will be held in Riyadh from November 26 to December 10.

Amid massive celebratory atmosphere of the NEOM Beach Games, NEOM sport sector chief Jan Paterson was handed the torch which was then passed on to former footballer Saud Al-Khaibari and female cyclist Mashael Alhazmi.

Starting from Riyadh, the torch for the 2023 Saudi Games has begun a nationwide journey to express the spirit of the games, including the values of friendship and humanity, to promote a message of peace, love, and optimism to encourage citizens and residents to participate in the event.

More than 8,000 athletes from over 200 Saudi clubs will participate and will compete in 53 events, six of which are Paralympic, and 12 are youth sports.



Moutet Smashes Racket in Front of Jeering Crowd as Injury Ends Madrid Run

Aug 31, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Corentin Moutet of France hits a shot against Botic van De Zandschulp of the Netherlands on day three of the 2022 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Corentin Moutet of France hits a shot against Botic van De Zandschulp of the Netherlands on day three of the 2022 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Moutet Smashes Racket in Front of Jeering Crowd as Injury Ends Madrid Run

Aug 31, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Corentin Moutet of France hits a shot against Botic van De Zandschulp of the Netherlands on day three of the 2022 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Corentin Moutet of France hits a shot against Botic van De Zandschulp of the Netherlands on day three of the 2022 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Corentin Moutet was booed off the court after smashing his racket and retiring midway through the second set of his first-round match against fellow Frenchman Harold Mayot at the Madrid Open.
Trailing 3-6, 2-3 on Wednesday, Moutet smashed his racket in frustration after losing a point, Reuters reported. He walked to his chair to get a new one but, after what seemed like an exchange of words with the jeering crowd, headed to the umpire to signal his retirement.
The 26-year-old later said on X that he had been struggling with a lingering back injury throughout the match.
"I went to do an MRI directly after my match I’m still waiting for the result," Moutet wrote on X after the match. "I wanted to try today but I didn’t know that it would be that bad."
"My back didn’t allow me to do much. I hope to be back soon on the court. All the best to my opponent for the rest of the tournament."