Saudi Games 2024 Torch Arrives in NEOM

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – September 12, 2024: The torch for the third edition of the Saudi Games 2024 arrived in NEOM on Tuesday, as part of its promotional tour for the largest national sports event in the Kingdom. The event will be held in Riyadh from October 3 to October 17.

Amid great enthusiasm and a celebratory atmosphere, the torch traveled through the historical site of Bajdah in NEOM. Rayan Fayez, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NEOM, received the Saudi Games torch from footballer Salman Al-Faraj, former Saudi national team and Al Hilal player, and current NEOM team member. Al-Faraj has won the Saudi League eight times, the King's Cup five times, the Saudi Super Cup three times, and the AFC Champions League twice. He also represented Saudi Arabia in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The torch was then carried by the Saudi national padel player Omar Al-Thaqib, champion of the Saudi Games in both 2022 and 2023.

The Saudi Games torch began its journey in Riyadh, traveling through various regions and provinces of the Kingdom to embody the spirit of the Saudi Games, based on the values of friendship and peace. The torch carries a deep humanitarian message of peace, love and optimism, encouraging citizens and residents of the Kingdom to participate in this major sporting event.