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In the previous Arab Games held in Doha in 2011, Saudi Arabia secured 45 medals, comprising 15 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze.
  • The games to be held in Algeria will see the kingdom players taking part in disciplines as diverse as football, fencing, badminton, swimming and many other sports
  • Although the male representation will form the biggest component of the Saudi team at 79 percent, there will be nearly 21 percent women in the team too

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–Saudi Arabia will take part in the 15th Arab Games, “Algeria 2023,” which is set to commence next Wednesday.

Algeria will host the event until July 15th, with the involvement of all Arab nations.

Saudi Arabian 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 Arabian team consists of female athletes, while the remaining 79% are male. Furthermore, 46% of the team members are under the age of 23.

These statistics 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.

This approach aims to ensure a promising future for Saudi Arabian sports.

In the previous Arab Games held in Doha in 2011, Saudi Arabia secured 45 medals, comprising 15 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze.