Saudi Sports Minister and Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal confirmed that hosting the Olympic Games is a “desirable goal” as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s expansion of major sporting events hosted in the country. .
In an interview with France’s Agence France Presse, the Saudi sports minister confirmed that investment in sports is part of a multifaceted strategy, approved six years ago, to diversify the economy as part of a Saudi vision led by the crown prince. Mohammed bin Salman.
“Our focus right now is on the 2034 Asian Games, which will be two years after Brisbane, Australia hosts the 2032 Games,” Al Faisal said.
“We are open to discussing these (Olympic Games) with the IOC in the future. I think that Saudi Arabia has shown that it can host such events. The Olympic Games will certainly be our goal,” the minister added.
Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal emphasized that the holding of these events benefits the Saudi people, the ongoing changes and life in Saudi Arabia. Noting that Saudi Arabia is progressing and society is also moving towards a better quality of life and a better country in the future.
