Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia encompass individual and team physical and mental activities held throughout the Kingdom across various sports. Saudi sport has been undergoing historic transformations since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 . These changes include attracting international stars, hosting global and world championships at both club and national levels across different sports, and launching the club privatization project. Additionally, the Kingdom is set to host several major g...
Newcastle United FC is a football club that plays in the English Premier League and is the seventh most successful English club in terms of winning trophies. The club was previously owned by British businessman Mike Ashley, and in 2021, the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced its acquisition of 100 percent ownership of the club. Establishment of Newcastle United FC Newcastle United FC was founded 132 years ago in 1892, formed by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End. The cl...
The young Saudi Olympic champions (under nineteen) won four medals in the history of the Olympic Games; one gold and three bronze, as follows: Dalma Malhas, 2010 Born on February 1, 1992, she won the bronze medal in equestrian sports in Singapore in 2010. Mohammed al-Aseeri, 2018 Born on May 22, 2001, he won the gold medal in karate in Buenos Aires City in 2018. Ali al-Othman, 2018 Born on June 16, 2002, he won the bronze medal in weightlifting in Buenos Aires in 2018. Mohammed al-Ma'awi, ...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has participated in the Summer Olympic Games starting from the 1972 Munich Olympics. The first Saudi medal was won by the sprinter Hadi Soua'an in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The second medal was won by the equestrian Khaled al-Eid in the same Olympics. The third medal was achieved by the Saudi equestrian team in the 2012 London Olympics. The fourth medal was won by karate player Tariq Hamdi in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. First medal: Hadi Soua'an In 2000, Hadi ...
New Murabba Stadium is one of the sports and entertainment facilities and one of the key components of the 'New Murabba' destination being developed in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. New Murabba Stadium design On July 16, 2024, the New Murabba Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund , announced the design of the 'New Murabba Stadium' as an iconic architectural landmark in the heart of Riyadh City. The stadium will cover a to...
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium is one of the projects of Qiddiya Investment Company . It is named after His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the crown prince and prime minister. The stadium is considered one of the prominent stadiums in the world and is a candidate for hosting the 2034 World Cup . It will feature technologies and capabilities never before implemented in similar projects and will host sports, cultural, and artistic events. Prince Mohammed Bin ...
King Salman Stadium is one of the largest sports stadiums in the world, located in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Inspired by local architecture, it has a seating capacity of 92,000. Covering an area of 660,000 m 2 , including its sports facilities, the stadium is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029. It will host the opening and final matches of the 2034 World Cup finals . Location of King Salman Stadium King Salman Stadium is located in the north of Riy...
October 4, 2023 Approval of the official requirements by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). October 31, 2023 Deadline for submitting letters of intent to bid. December 4, 2023 Issuance of FIFA’s official requirements for hosting the 2034 World Cup. July 29, 2024 Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud endorsed the completion of the Kingdom's bid file to host the 2034 World Cup , in preparation for it...
The National Strategy of the Saudi Sports for All Federation is a strategy launched by the Saudi Sports for All Federation to achieve one of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 , which is to build a vibrant and healthy society by increasing physical activity levels among the population. The strategy aims to increase the percentage of the population regularly participating in physical activity. It was launched in 2020 and is set for a duration of five years. Establishment of the Saudi Sports for All ...
The Esports World Cup is a tournament that aims to elevate the gaming and electronic sports sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in October 2023. The annual event will be hosted in the capital, Riyadh , starting in the summer of 2024. The Crown Prince stated that the Esports World Cup is a natural step in the Kingdom's journey to becoming the global hub for gaming and e...
Jeddah Club is one of the sports clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia categorized under the Saudi First Division League (Yelo) , headquartered in the Governorate of Jeddah , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province ; it was founded in 1968 and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . Strategic objectives of Jeddah Club A strategic objective of Jeddah Club in 2022 is to increase the Club's revenue and investment opportunities, achieve their role in social responsibility, improve administrative perform...
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City is one of the multi-purpose sport facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in the western part of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , specifically in al-Salam District. It hosts matches and sporting events and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . Establishment of Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City was opened during the reign of King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1979. The city is considered a comprehe...