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Saudi Arabia Presents Bid to Host 2025 Olympic Esports Games

File photo of Saudi flag/Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo of Saudi flag/Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Presents Bid to Host 2025 Olympic Esports Games

File photo of Saudi flag/Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo of Saudi flag/Asharq Al-Awsat

The 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee (142nd IOC Session), held on Tuesday in Paris, reviewed Saudi Arabia's bid to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025.
The session was chaired by IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach and attended by IOC members.
President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, delivered a presentation during the session on Saudi Arabia's readiness and vision for hosting this historic and unprecedented event, SPA reported.
He detailed the Kingdom's capabilities, noting that it has hosted over 100 international sports events since the launch of the Saudi Vision 2030.
Moreover, IOC member Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, reviewed the significant roles of sports in the Kingdom, highlighting its contributions to sustainability and enhancing global sports standards.
The session commended Saudi Arabia's bid to host the games, affirming that the Kingdom is the best choice for hosting the inaugural Olympic Esports Games due to its expertise and skills in this field.
The official Saudi delegation at the session included SOPC Vice President and Head of the Saudi Delegation to the Paris Olympics Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan; and the CEO and Secretary General of the SOPC, Abdulaziz Baeshen.

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EWC Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters Tournaments Concluded

Now six of the 22 EWC tournaments have been completed - SPA
Now six of the 22 EWC tournaments have been completed - SPA
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EWC Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters Tournaments Concluded

Now six of the 22 EWC tournaments have been completed - SPA
Now six of the 22 EWC tournaments have been completed - SPA

The Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters tournaments concluded as part of the E-Sports World Cup (EWC) championship held at Riyadh Sports Boulevard through August 25.
Now six of the 22 EWC tournaments have been completed.
The championship offers gamers the biggest total prize pool in the history of the gaming and e-sports sector, exceeding USD $60 million, according to SPA.
The Natus Vincere team succeeded in clinching the Counter-Strike 2 title, and the Gaimin Gladiators team won the Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters title.
With the conclusion of the third week’s competitions, which featured many clubs and their teams obtaining more points, there were changes to the EWC standings except for the lead position, which is occupied by the Saudi Falcons team with 2,950 points after its victory in the two Call of Duty tournaments -- Warzone and Free Fire -- and with 600 points in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and 350 points from the Dota 2 - Riyadh Masters tournament, which it lost in the final.
Team Liquid obtained 600 points, raising its total number of points to 1,150 points, putting it in second place. With a difference of 40 points from the runner-up position, the Natus Vincere team occupies third place.