In the presence of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Riyadh Region, the second edition of the Saudi Games kicked off on Monday evening. With the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the event, hosting 6,000 athletes, commenced at King Fahd Sports City in Riyadh. The opening ceremony, marked by the royal anthem, athlete parade, and oath, saw Prince Faisal officially declare the start of the Saudi Games 2023. Notable attendees included Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal and other key officials.
