Saudi Arabia Wins Seat on Asian Kickboxing Federation Board
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Saudi Arabia secured a seat on the Asian Kickboxing Federation's board for four years.
- The election, held remotely, saw Saudi Boxing and Kickboxing Federation President Ahmed Al-Towayan win a board membership.
- This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia's growing international sports standing and confidence in its national talent.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone by securing a seat on the board of the Asian Kickboxing Federation. This victory, with Saudi Boxing and Kickboxing Federation President Ahmed Al-Towayan elected for a four-year term, underscores the growing recognition of Saudi sports prowess on the continental and global stages.
This election is a testament to the trust placed in Saudi national competencies to contribute to the development of martial arts across Asia. Al-Towayan expressed pride in this achievement, emphasizing that it reflects the confidence the Asian and global sports arenas have in the Kingdom. He attributed this success to the unwavering support from the wise leadership and the continuous guidance from the Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal.
Al-Towayan highlighted the commitment to transferring Saudi Arabia's successful experiences and exchanging expertise to foster the growth of kickboxing. The goal is to empower Asian federations and fulfill the aspirations of athletes throughout the continent. His extensive administrative background, particularly in sports, includes leading the Saudi Boxing and Kickboxing Federation since its inception in 2022. Under his leadership, the federation has seen significant organizational and performance improvements, including winning five medals at recent world championships and hosting numerous local events, all in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to increase sports participation.
This win of the leadership seat in the Asian Federation reflects the confidence that the Asian and global sports arena enjoys today, and it is an extension of the great support that the sports sector receives from our wise leadership, and with the wise directives and continuous follow-up from the Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal.
Originally published by Okaz in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.