Saudi Arabia will participate in the 15th Arab Games, “Algeria 2023,” which is set to commence next Wednesday.
Algeria will host the event until July 15.
Saudi athletes will compete in 17 different sports, including 14 Olympic disciplines, such as football, fencing, badminton, swimming, cycling, judo, wrestling, athletics, karate, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, 3×3 basketball, and handball. Additionally, they will participate in three Paralympic sports: goalball, wheelchair basketball, and Paralympic athletics.
Approximately 21% of the Saudi team consists of female athletes. Furthermore, 46% of the team members are under the age of 23.
These numbers reflect the commitment of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee to provide young men and women with opportunities to participate in such tournaments, enhance their sports experience, and foster connections with athletes from Arab countries.
In the previous Arab Games held in Doha in 2011, Saudi Arabia secured 45 medals, comprising 15 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
