FIBA 3x3 Challenger Begins within NEOM Beach Games

NEOM Beach Games
NEOM Beach Games
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FIBA 3x3 Challenger Begins within NEOM Beach Games

NEOM Beach Games
NEOM Beach Games

The FIBA 3x3 NEOM Challenger 2023 kicked off Friday as part of the second annual NEOM Beach Games, said SPA on Saturday
Sixteen local and international teams are participating in the three-day competition, organized by the Saudi Basketball Federation.
President of the Saudi Basketball Federation Ghassan Tashkandi said that the FIBA 3x3 competition came in continuation of the international tournaments the Kingdom organizes, adding that several sports activities are organized at the NEOM Beach Games with the participation of renowned international athletes.
This year's NEOM Beach Games include five interactive sports: Super League Triathlon, Beach Soccer Cup, TITAN Desert, IFSC Masters, and FIBA 3x3 Challenger.



Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
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Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)

The third stage of the Dakar Rally 2025, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, started Tuesday and will continue until January 17. Competitors began the stage in Bisha Governorate and will finish in Al Hanakiyah, covering a total distance of 894 km, including a timed special stage of 327 km, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
The fourth stage of the event will start today from Al Hanakiyah and conclude in AlUla Governorate, covering a total distance of 588 km, including a timed special stage of 415 km.
Drivers will face significant challenges in this stage as they will not be able to rely on mechanical support teams.