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2023 Arab Games
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The 2023 Arab Sports Games was the 13th edition of the Arab Games, an international multi-sport event which took place in Algeria, between 5 and 15 July 2023. The event included 22 sports with all 22 members of the Arab League participating.[1][2] For the first time, five cities hosted the games: Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.[3]
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Host selection
Algeria was chosen as the host on 14 March 2023 during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[4]
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Five cities hosted the games, Algiers the capital, Oran the second city, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.[5]
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Sports
22 sports are chosen in the games.[3]
Athletics (43) ( )
Badminton (5) ( )
Basketball 3x3 (2) ( )
Boxing (21) ( )
Boules (17) ( )
Chess (6) ( )
Cycling (8) ( )
Fencing (12) ( )
Football (1) ( )
Gymnastics (13) ( )
Handball (1) ( )
Judo (16) ( )
Karate (14) ( )
Sailing (8) ( )
Swimming (37) ( )
Table tennis (7) ( )
Volleyball (2) ( )
Weightlifting (20) ( )
Wrestling (20) ( )
Demonstration sports
Athletics (30) () (Para-athletics)
Basketball (2) () (Wheelchair Basketball)
Goalball (1) ()
Participation
The 22 countries constituting the members of the Arab League participate in the games, with 3800 athletes.[6]
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Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 15th Arab Games took place on July 5th, coinciding with the country's Independence Day. It began at 9 p.m. at the Stade du 5 Juillet with the national anthem "Kassaman", followed by the parade of delegations. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the President, kicked off the event, emphasizing Algeria's efforts to bring together the Arab world. An artistic performance showcasing Algerian culture followed, and then the sporting events commenced. Distinguished guests, including representatives from the Arab League, attended the event[9].
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Anthem
For the first time, the competition witnessed the creation of an official anthem dedicated to the event.[10]
Calendar
● | Opening ceremony | ● | Competitions | ● | Event finals | ● | Closing ceremony |
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Medal table
* Host nation (Algeria)
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