Day: November 26, 2023

RIYADH - Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), has signed a significant cooperation agreement with Jin-owan Jung, President of the Republic of Korea's Paralympic Committee.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement, signed during the Asian Paralympic Committee Conference "Riyadh 2023,” seeks to enhance sports collaboration between the two committees. The partnership with the Republic of Korea, a leading nation in Asia and globally in Paralympic sports, is particularly notable following Korea's impressive fourth-place finish in the overall standings of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games Masters. This collaboration reflects the SOPC's commitment to advancing Paralympic sports in Saudi Arabia through international partnerships and knowledge exchange.

RIYADH - Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), has signed a significant cooperation agreement with Jin-owan Jung, President of the Republic of Korea's Paralympic Committee.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement, signed during the Asian Paralympic Committee Conference "Riyadh 2023,” seeks to enhance sports collaboration between the two committees. The partnership with the Republic of Korea, a leading nation in Asia and globally in Paralympic sports, is particularly notable following Korea's impressive fourth-place finish in the overall standings of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games Masters. This collaboration reflects the SOPC's commitment to advancing Paralympic sports in Saudi Arabia through international partnerships and knowledge exchange.

RIYADH - Saudi mixed martial arts (MMA) player Malik Basahel has won a silver medal at the 2023 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championships, which took place in Tirana, Albania, from November 20 to 25.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Basahel secured the silver medal in a match against Tajik athlete Loyg Akramov in the under 56.7 kg category, with the decision made by the judges. This achievement marks Basahel's first international appearance with the national team, and he expressed his joy at winning the first silver medal for Saudi Arabia in this competition. He also thanked the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) for its support during the training camp and preparations for the global tournament.

RIYADH - The Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia is participating in the "Media Oasis" event in Paris, France, organized by the Ministry of Media. This event coincides with Saudi Arabia's participation in the 173rd General Assembly for the selection of the host country for Expo 2030, from November 26 to 28.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ministry's pavilion at "Media Oasis" aims to demonstrate the Kingdom's capacity to host significant international events, in line with Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision for investment in sports. The pavilion emphasizes the ministry's commitment to sustainability, showcased by hosting major sports events like the Formula 1 race and Extreme E race, and highlights the development of sports events in the Kingdom. It also focuses on women's participation in sports and the strategies for its development, featuring a unified digital platform for sports clubs. With over 80 international sports events already hosted and more than 2.6 million attendees, the Kingdom is planning to organize over 33 sports events until the end of 2024 and is preparing to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the Asian Winter Games (Trojena 2029), and the Asian Games 2034.

RIYADH - The Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia is participating in the "Media Oasis" event in Paris, France, organized by the Ministry of Media. This event coincides with Saudi Arabia's participation in the 173rd General Assembly for the selection of the host country for Expo 2030, from November 26 to 28.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ministry's pavilion at "Media Oasis" aims to demonstrate the Kingdom's capacity to host significant international events, in line with Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision for investment in sports. The pavilion emphasizes the ministry's commitment to sustainability, showcased by hosting major sports events like the Formula 1 race and Extreme E race, and highlights the development of sports events in the Kingdom. It also focuses on women's participation in sports and the strategies for its development, featuring a unified digital platform for sports clubs. With over 80 international sports events already hosted and more than 2.6 million attendees, the Kingdom is planning to organize over 33 sports events until the end of 2024 and is preparing to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the Asian Winter Games (Trojena 2029), and the Asian Games 2034.