LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed has joined the board of directors at US-based International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3), the firm announced on Tuesday.

Prince Khaled, who is president of the Saudi Sports for All Federation, is a dedicated athlete. The SFA joined as a member of iF3 last month.

Prince Khaled, who is also on the board of directors at the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Saudi Universities Sports Federation, said he sees physical activity and sports participation as integral to his daily life, having found functional fitness in 2016.

He credited his fitness routine as one of the main drivers of his continued physical and mental health, and said it helps with his other physical pursuits, which range from obstacle and endurance-based challenges to golf, tennis, and running.

Prince Khaled also serves on the Saudi Arabian Health in All Policies committee, tasked with ensuring that health and wellness metrics are considered in all of the country’s policy formation.

He expressed his excitement about joining the iF3 board, and said that he will begin work immediately.

“I hope to play a role in the iF3’s aims to increase awareness, participation, and proliferation of functional fitness globally, and contribute to the board’s successful track record of establishing a global footprint,” he said.

iF3 President Gretchen Kittelberger welcomed the prince to the board.

“We are thrilled to have Prince Khaled joining the iF3 board of directors,” she said.

“His love and understanding for the sport, coupled with his experience in the sports governance sector and his knowledge of business, make him an invaluable asset to iF3. We know he will make a lasting impact on the iF3 board and help us elevate our sport to the next level.”