Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games unveils Fan Zone at King Saud University

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The Fan Zone will showcase a diverse lineup, including artistic, interactive, and sports performances as well as musical acts. (Supplied)
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The Fan Zone will showcase a diverse lineup, including artistic, interactive, and sports performances as well as musical acts. (Supplied)
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Updated 16 October 2023
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Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games unveils Fan Zone at King Saud University

  • Fan Zone conveniently located between King Saud University Arena and the sports halls
  • Immersive experience will seamlessly blend the essence of global combat sports with Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage

RIYADH: The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games is set to elevate the spectator experience by unveiling its Fan Zone at King Saud University. From October 20 to 30, fans will have the opportunity to witness an incredible range of combat sports alongside a unique sports and entertainment atmosphere that captures the spirit of the Games. 

Conveniently located between King Saud University Arena and the sports halls, the Fan Zone will open daily one hour before the start of the competition and close one hour after the conclusion of the day’s events. With the capacity to accommodate over 3,000 spectators, this immersive experience will seamlessly blend the essence of global combat sports with Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage.

The Fan Zone will showcase a diverse lineup, including artistic, interactive, and sports performances as well as musical acts. Video and combat games, a cultural tent, food and beverage trucks, and a World Combat Games merchandising area will also be found in the Fan Zone. Furthermore, an educational zone will provide visitors with insights into the history and concepts of the various sports featured in the Games.

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 Fan Zone is a testament to Saudi Arabia's commitment to providing visitors with an unparalleled sports and entertainment experience.

Tickets, priced at 15 Saudi Riyals, are available through the World Combat Games’ official website. Each ticket grants access to a full day of competition as well as Fan Zone entry. Spectators can also purchase tickets at designated King Saud University ticketing booths.


Bayern demolishes Wolfsburg 8-1 to go 11 points clear in Bundesliga

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Bayern demolishes Wolfsburg 8-1 to go 11 points clear in Bundesliga

  • Bayern hasn’t lost a Bundesliga game since March and remains the only unbeaten team in any of Europe’s five biggest leagues

Michael Olize scored twice as Bayern Munich started the new year by routing Wolfsburg 8-1 with six second-half goals to move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Olize, Harry Kane and Luis Díaz picked apart the Wolfsburg defense on Sunday in a display of dominance which leaves Bayern firmly on course to defend the title in only the 16th game of the 34-game season.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was pleased his players didn’t let up.
“It’s these moments where it’s five, six, 7-1, and they keep running, they keep pressing and keep trying to score goals,” he told broadcaster DAZN. “I have to say, I like that.”
In freezing temperatures for Bayern’s first game since the winter break, Olize got a brace and Kane and Díaz one apiece, along with goals for substitutes Raphael Guerreiro and Leon Goretzka, and two Wolfsburg own-goals.
Bayern only had two nervous moments all game. The first was Dzenan Pejcinovic’s goal for Wolfsburg in the 13th, which leveled the score at 1-1 after right back Konrad Laimer missed an interception.
The other was a brief injury scare for Kane, who needed treatment after being caught on the ankle by defender Moritz Jenz midway through the first half but was soon back in action.
It was Bayern’s biggest margin of victory in a Bundesliga game since Kompany took over ahead of the 2024-25 season. His team has scored a remarkable 63 goals in 16 league games this season, nearly four per game, and conceded only 12.
Bayern hasn’t lost a Bundesliga game since March and remains the only unbeaten team in any of Europe’s five biggest leagues. Wolfsburg is 14th, three points above the relegation zone, as a troubled season hits a new low.
Bayern’s closest rivals all had difficulties this weekend as second-place Borussia Dortmund drew 3-3 with Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen lost 4-1 to Stuttgart and Leipzig’s game was postponed due to snow.
Wolfsburg’s American midfielder Kevin Paredes entered in the 77th minute, his first match this season after recovering from foot surgery in August.
Also Sunday, United States full back Joe Scally scored his first goal since 2023 as Borussia Moenchengladbach beat Augsburg 4-0. Gladbach moved up two places to 10th after winning at home for only the second time this season.