Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Leads Saudi Delegation at SportAccord 2024 in the UK

SportAccord 2024 also features the participation of numerous international sports federations and other sports organizations - SPA
SportAccord 2024 also features the participation of numerous international sports federations and other sports organizations - SPA
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Leads Saudi Delegation at SportAccord 2024 in the UK

SportAccord 2024 also features the participation of numerous international sports federations and other sports organizations - SPA
SportAccord 2024 also features the participation of numerous international sports federations and other sports organizations - SPA

The Saudi Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, is leading the Kingdom's delegation at SportAccord 2024, a sports gathering.

The event, which began on Monday in Birmingham, will last four days and is being attended by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, and the President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), Robin E. Mitchell.

SportAccord 2024 also features the participation of numerous international sports federations and other sports organizations, making it the world's foremost global sports gathering held annually under the umbrella of the SportAccord organization, SPA reported.
The Saudi delegation includes the Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, as well as CEO and Secretary General of the committee, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Baeshen.

Also, several workshops focusing on topics such as sports and health, hosting mega sports events, and sports legislation will be conducted on the sidelines of the convention.



Main Tennis Court of WTA Finals in Riyadh Revealed

The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
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Main Tennis Court of WTA Finals in Riyadh Revealed

The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)

The Saudi Tennis Federation has unveiled details of the main court for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in Riyadh, which was set up in the indoor arena at King Saud University for the event, scheduled from November 2 to 9, featuring the world's top female tennis players.

The court, measuring 44 by 21 meters, was constructed in just five days by a team of 15 specialists. Three extra training courts have been prepared to provide optimal space for the tennis stars to prepare for their matches.

The unveiling took place last night in a ceremony attended by Saudi Tennis Federation President Arij Mutabagani and Riyadh WTA Finals Tournament Director Garbiñe Muguruza.

The event featured tennis talents Daniah Al-Zuhair and Tala Ashour showcasing their skills in the court's inaugural training session with extensive coverage from local, regional, and international media.

The WTA Finals, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, marks a new chapter in women’s tennis as the first professional women’s tournament held in the Kingdom. The event in Riyadh is part of a three-year agreement between the Saudi Tennis Federation and the WTA.