Saudi sports federation launches fitness initiative in 13 cities

The SFA will launch the ‘Move With Us’ initiative across 13 regions in the Kingdom. (SFA)

• Move with Us campaign will offer walking, running, cycling activities with $133,000 prize pot

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has launched a new fitness initiative to promote walking, running, and cycling in the Kingdom as part of efforts to build a more healthy and active society.
The Move with Us scheme, that will get underway on Oct. 29 in Makkah, will target people of all ages throughout the country.
Participants in the event, being run in 13 Saudi cities, will be able to walk and run distances ranging from 1 km to 5 km, and cycle 12 km.
Meanwhile, children will also get the opportunity to take part in 1-km walking and running activities, while events will be held for those with disabilities.
Winners throughout the country will be presented with medals and share a $133,000 (SR500,000) pot of cash prizes and giveaways.
The program will run in regions around the Kingdom taking in Riyadh, Jeddah, Alkhobar, Abha, Jazan, Yanbu, Tabuk, Arar, Jouf, Al-Bahah, Unaizah, and Najran.
People wishing to participate can register via the SFA app.
Through the events, the SFA aims to increase the involvement of women, and people with disabilities, in sporting and physical activities.
The Move with Us initiative is part of the Saudi Quality of Life program, one of the key pillars of the Vision 2030 reform plan.