NEOM Beach Games return to Saudi Arabia
The NEOM Beach Games event has made its return to Saudi
Arabia, featuring a diverse gathering of international athletes. The
competition showcases a variety of sports, including triathlon, beach soccer,
3x3 basketball, biking, and climbing.
The event kicked off with the grand finale of the Super
League Triathlon NEOM, followed by the NEOM Beach Soccer Cup competition. After
the triathlon and beach soccer, an international FIBA 3x3 Challenger basketball
tournament will span three days.
Saudi
Arabia’s Neom unveils second edition of Neom Beach Games
The Titan Desert Saudi Arabia desert bike race is set to return
for the second time on November 14, featuring 230 male and female riders
participating in a four-stage race covering distances ranging from 80 to 120
kilometers per stage.
The Games will conclude with the introduction of an
international sport climbing event, the NEOM IFSC Masters, which will bring
together world champions and Olympians from November 22 to 24.
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Beach Games 2022 feature athletes from 25 countries
Jan Paterson, managing director of sport at NEOM, expressed
enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to host the NEOM Beach Games once
again. It is an honor to collaborate with national federations and
international rights-holders as we aim to become a natural hub for global
sporting events. The inclusion of the International Federation of Sport
Climbing in this year's Games is particularly exciting, aligning with our goals
to cultivate a high-performance culture and inspire the next generation of
athletes throughout the Kingdom."
This year's edition also introduces the Beach Games
Volunteers Program, involving 50 volunteers from the NEOM community who are 18
years and older. These volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring a
seamless and enjoyable experience for both spectators and athletes.
Source: Arab News
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