Saudi Arabia signals ambition to host Olympic Games
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Saudi Arabia, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is considering a bid to host the Olympic Games as part of its economic transformation agenda. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud stated that hosting the Olympics is a logical step for the country. The kingdom has invested heavily in sports, including a record US$60 million prize pot for the first Esports World Cup held in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has a 12-year deal with the International Olympic Committee to host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 and will host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034. The Olympics will be hosted by Italy, the US, France, and Australia from 2026 to 2032, with Egypt and Qatar also considering bids for future events.

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