Neom Beach Games 2022 feature athletes from 25 countries
Neom Beach Games commenced in
futuristic city of Saudi Arabia on October 19 with the participation of
world-class athletes from over 25 countries.
A global sports event, NEOM Beach
Games feature kitesurfing, beach football, mountain biking, 3x3 basketball and
triathlon. Triathlon tests participants in the disciplines of swimming, cycling
and long-distance running.
NEOM Beach Games takes place over
six weeks from October 19 to December 9, with the first day of the competition
kicking off with the GKA Freestyle Kitesurfing World Cup. This will be followed
by the Olympic-level Triathlon competition on October 29, with other events in
the contest including the international 3x3 Super Quest basketball tournament
and the four-day Beach Soccer Cup that will see 12 teams from around the world
competing in what is expected to be an intense tournament.
The final week of NEOM Beach Games
features the Titan Desert Mountain Biking race, a contest that will host 220
male and female riders from around the world for a four-stage event that varies
80 – 120 kilometers per stage over unique terrain that includes stunning golden
desert and pristine beaches.
NEOM Beach Games 2022 falls in line
with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of hosting global sports events and supports
NEOM’s vision of becoming a globally recognized sports hub. Added to its
unparalleled geographical location, NEOM enjoys a milder climate than
other areas in the region, creating an idyllic environment for the hosting
of unique events that feature the world’s best athletes and enabling NEOM to
build a high-performance culture that inspires the next generation of
sports stars.
Source: neom.com
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