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Saudi Sports Minister Emphasizes Kingdom's Distinction in Organizing Major Sports Events

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
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Saudi Sports Minister Emphasizes Kingdom's Distinction in Organizing Major Sports Events

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities, SPA said on Saturday.
This came on the occasion of the 2024 Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, within the second round of this year’s Formula 1 World Championship, held in Jeddah Corniche Circuit from March 7 to 9, 2024.
The Kingdom held this major event for the fourth time in a row as part of the calendar of global activities and events.
The Minister said: “We are proud to host Formula 1 competitions again, and this confirms the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities, and the unremitting support and follow-up from the Saudi leadership.”
On his part, President of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah bin Faisal, praised the return of the Formula 1 championship to the Kingdom.
He noted that Jeddah has been hosting this major sports event for the fourth time in a row confirming the great and pioneering status that the Kingdom has reached in accordance with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
He added: "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a leading global destination in hosting the largest international events and tournaments."

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Andy Murray Withdraws from Olympic Tennis Singles, Will Only Play Doubles 

Britain's Andy Murray plays a forehand return to Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka during their men's singles match on day one of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2024. (AFP)
Britain's Andy Murray plays a forehand return to Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka during their men's singles match on day one of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2024. (AFP)

Two-time Olympic tennis gold medalist Andy Murray pulled out of singles at the Paris Games on Thursday and only will compete in doubles with Dan Evans.

Murray, a 37-year-old from Britain, has said these Olympics will be the final event of his career.

He’s dealt with a series of injuries, including a hip replacement in 2019, and most recently needed surgery last month to remove a cyst from his spine.

Murray pulled out of singles at Wimbledon this month and played one match in doubles alongside his older brother, Jamie.

“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan. Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together,” Murray said Thursday. “Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”

His withdrawal announcement came shortly before the draw for the Olympics tennis tournament. Play begins Saturday on clay courts at Roland Garros, home to the French Open.

Murray won singles gold medals at London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016, making him the only tennis player with two.

He won three major titles: his two at Wimbledon coming after his first at the US Open. He reached the French Open final in 2016, losing to Novak Djokovic.