martial arts

The umbrella term of “Martial Arts” is intentional to ensure the diverse range of martial art styles practiced across the globe and at local level are included. The WMAGC aims to be inclusive of the variations in martial arts to ensure that the repertoire of different styles facilitates participation by all, whilst also bringing together the martial arts community to generate international, collaborative relationships......

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Martial included in MAHD program in multi-sport 

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Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - will host the 2023 World Combat Games. The World Combat Games (WCG) is a celebration of Martial Arts and Combat Sports inviting the 15 Combat Sports and Martial Arts who are members of GAISF.

The International SAMBO Federation (FIAS) is a member of the GAISF, and SAMBO competitions are regularly held in the program of the Games.

Riyadh was awarded this prestigious sporting and cultural event and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud President of the National Olympic Committee of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stated, “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking forward to welcoming athletes from all parts of the world to the Kingdom.” His Royal Highness further stated, “Saudi Arabia is very much aligned with the Olympic Values and this event is within the country’s vision for 2030 to promote a vibrant society with a diverse and thriving economy.”

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Riyadh was announced as host of the 2025 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games during the 40th general assembly of the OCA, which took place in Dubai last November. The event was first held in Thailand in 2005, followed by Macau in 2007, Vietnam in 2009, South Korea in 2013 and Ashgabat in 2017. Next year, Thailand will host the sixth edition, which was delayed from 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.