The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games Set for Global Spotlight

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 15, 2023: The upcoming Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games has garnered immense international attention, with broadcasters from over 115 countries committed to covering the event. Taking place from October 20-30, 2023, the Games will be telecasted across the globe, ensuring that audiences worldwide can witness this thrilling multi-sport spectacle.

With the participation of 1,500 elite athletes from more than 120 countries, this year’s edition of the World Combat Games will see its largest participant pool to date. The Games will commence on October 20 at the King Saud University Stadium, beginning with Karate, Sambo, and Boxing.

Several prominent networks, including Arena Sport, CEEN, Combate, La Liga TV, the Olympic Channel, and BeIN Sports, are on board to broadcast the Games, reaching audiences from Europe to Latin America, Canada, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.

Additionally, KSA Sports will take on the tournament’s live and exclusive coverage. Their network of channels will feature round-the-clock live broadcasts from the heart of the event, complete with dedicated studios and correspondents at all stadiums, events, and Fan Zones to ensure comprehensive coverage of all the action.

José Moreno, a Partner at Spring Media, expressed his enthusiasm about the widespread coverage, stating, “We are pleased to cooperate with SportAccord and our dedicated broadcast partners in providing the extensive global footprint these thrilling Games deserve. Viewers can expect high-end production coverage of each of the events showcasing some of the best athletes in the world.”

Fans who wish to catch the competition online can visit the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games’ official website, where each event will be live-streamed.

This year marks a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia as Riyadh proudly becomes the first Middle Eastern city to host the World Combat Games. The programme for this year’s Games encompasses 16 combat sports and martial arts disciplines, including Aikido, Armwrestling, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing, Muaythai, Sambo, Savate, Sumo, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Wushu.