DUBAI: The Saudi Paralympic weightlifting team hopes taking part in the Fazza 13th Para Powerlifting 2024 World Cup will mean qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The championships, which started on Wednesday, are being held in Dubai until Mar. 6. Saudi participants who win gold, silver or bronze medals are automatically eligible for the 2024 Olympics.
Mohammed Al-Harbi, president of the Saudi Weightlifting Federation, heads a 12-strong team that comprises Adnan Bousaid, Talal Al-Balawi, Asil Hausawi, Tariq Balghaith, Saeed Hausawi, Khalid Al-Najim, Sulaiman Al-Shaddoukhi, Abbad Hausawi, Fajr Al-Sumairy, Shareefa Al-Amari, Hassna Al-Najm, and Maha Al-Rashidi.
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Saudi Paralympic weightlifters participate in Dubai’s Fazza Para powerlifting championships
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Saudi Paralympic weightlifters participate in Dubai’s Fazza Para powerlifting championships
- Saudi participants who win gold, silver or bronze qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
- Mohammed Al-Harbi, president of the Saudi Weightlifting Federation, heads 12-player team
Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble
- The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.
It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.
A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.
Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.
The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.
Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.
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