Riyadh, February 20, 2024, In the last week of February, Riyadh will be the host of the SnowBlast KSA Cup, a snow skiing show and competition that promises a unique blend of artistry, creativity, and outdoor skill performance as part of the Riyadh Season events.
The SnowBlast KSA Cup, being held for the first time in the region, signifies a groundbreaking global event that introduces snow skiing sports to Riyadh. Scheduled from February 26th to 29th, the event aims to provide visitors with distinctive winter experiences, promoting the sport and establishing local and international skiing competitions.
This global event will showcase skiing and snowboarding performances, featuring the participation of 30 world and Olympic champions in skiing sports. The event is set against a backdrop of over 500 tons of snow, with a slope length of 150 meters, a height of 30 meters, and a width of approximately 20 meters.
The SnowBlast KSA Cup competitions will see each contestant executing three jumps, with the total of their best two jumps being calculated. The results and points of the contestants will be displayed on large screens, offering the audience live commentary in both Arabic and English.
Accompanying the SnowBlast KSA Cup shows are a variety of winter activities and artistic performances designed for families and children, beginning at 4:00 PM. These activities include snowball battles, building snowmen, simulated snowfall, and roaming winter activities featuring artistic and musical performances.
Notably, the SnowBlast KSA Cup will feature the participation of 30 competitors, including top international figures in skiing and snowboarding, such as X Games champions, Olympic medalists, and national heroes. The event will also include an international judging panel for freestyle skiing events, enhancing the global stature of this groundbreaking winter sports spectacle in Riyadh.
