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Saudi Football Federation, Manga Collaborate for Saudi FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid

Saudi Football Federation, Manga Collaborate for Saudi FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid
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Saudi Football Federation, Manga Collaborate for Saudi FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid

Saudi Football Federation, Manga Collaborate for Saudi FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's bid to host the FIFA World Cup™ 2034 has teamed up with Manga Alarabia, a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group, to create a new manga series titled "Road to 2034."

This collaboration aims to captivate football and manga fans worldwide, inspire young people, and promote the Kingdom's bid, SPA reported.
The manga series will be available in print and digital formats and published in Arabic, English, and Japanese. It will blend traditional storytelling with the iconic manga style, offering readers an engaging and immersive experience.
The announcement of this partnership coincided with a match between the Saudi national team and Japan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, one of the proposed venues for the 2034 World Cup.
"Road to 2034" is part of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's broader efforts to generate excitement and interest in the tournament. The Kingdom's bid emphasizes its commitment to building bridges of communication and showcasing its rich cultural heritage. By connecting with young people through manga, the bid aims to foster pride in Saudi culture and inspire future generations of football players.
Head of the Saudi Arabian 2034 FIFA World Cup™ Bid Unit Hammad Albalawi stated, "Our bid's strength lies in the passion of Saudi football fans. By creating this manga series, we demonstrate our commitment to inspiring future generations and sharing the Kingdom's dream of hosting the World Cup. This partnership aligns with our focus on engaging young people and showcasing our rich cultural heritage on a global stage."

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IOC Sets January Date for 7 Presidential Candidates

The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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IOC Sets January Date for 7 Presidential Candidates

The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

The International Olympic Committee has set a Jan. 30 date for the key presidential election meeting where seven candidates will meet with voters ahead of their ballot in March, The Associated Press reported.
The closed-doors meeting at IOC headquarters is the only set-piece campaign event in perhaps the most discreet and secretive election in world sports. IOC rules prohibit candidates from publishing videos, organizing public meetings or taking part in public debates.
“This in-camera meeting will give the IOC members the opportunity to hear from the seven candidates about their programs,” the Olympic body said in a statement on Thursday.
The candidates to replace outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach include three members of the executive board he chairs: vice president Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan and Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe.
The other four are presidents of Olympic sports governing bodies: track and field’s Sebastian Coe of Britain; cycling’s David Lappartient from France; gymnastics leader Morinari Watanabe of Japan; and skiing’s Johan Eliasch, a Swedish-British citizen.
The vote by about 100 of their fellow IOC members is at a March 18-21 meeting near Ancient Olympia in Greece.
Bach is reaching his statutory maximum of 12 years in office and confirmed in August at the Paris Olympics that he will leave. His scheduled exit is in June after a three-month transition period with his successor.