IOC President Thomas Bach Visits Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Sports Partnership

MENA Editor Staff

Feb 08, 2025 - 1 min read

Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal welcomed International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (Image Source: Saudi Press Agency)

IOC President Thomas Bach Visits Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Sports Partnership — Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal welcomed International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach *(Image Source: Saudi Press Agency)*

In a significant move, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Minister of Sports, received Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, in Riyadh on Saturday. This visit marks Bach's fourth official trip to Saudi Arabia since his election in 2013.

The partnership between the IOC and Saudi Arabia is gaining momentum, particularly with the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030. The Kingdom has positioned itself as a global sports hub, hosting major events such as the inaugural Olympic Esports Games. This partnership demonstrates the strong commitment of both parties to promote sports and cultural exchange.

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