Post by : Bianca Qureshi
Photo: SPA
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, the Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), warmly welcomed Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to Riyadh today. This marks the fourth time that Bach has visited Saudi Arabia since he became IOC President in 2013.
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This visit highlights the strong and growing partnership between the IOC and Saudi Arabia. A key part of this relationship is Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a major global center for sports. Through this vision, Saudi Arabia has been working to host important international sports events, bringing the world’s attention to the Kingdom.
One of the most exciting events is the announcement of the first-ever Olympic Esports Games, which will be held in Saudi Arabia. This shows how serious the Kingdom is about sports and its role in the global sports community. The IOC and Saudi Arabia are working closely together to make sure these events are successful and promote sports at all levels in the country.
With Vision 2030, the Kingdom is setting its sights on a future where Saudi Arabia plays a key role in shaping the world of sports.
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