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Saudi Games organizers promise a grander and more inclusive event than ever before. AN photo by Loai Elkelawy

3rd Saudi Games set to strike gold with record participation and expansive fan zone

  • The Games, running from Oct. 3 to 17, will feature a record 52 sports, up from 45 in the inaugural event; overall participation increases by 30 percent
  • Mohammed Al-Salem, head of sports management, says: ‘Last year, we had nearly 30 events specifically for women; now we have more than 50’
By Aisha Fareed ·