The 2023 Arab Sports Games was the 13th edition of the Arab Games, an international

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which will take place in

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, between 5 and 15 July 2023. It witnessed the participation of all the 22 Arab League members in 22 sports. For the first time, five cities hosted the games: Algiers, Oran,

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and

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Host selection

Algeria was chosen as the host on 14 March 2023 during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Venues

Five cities hosted the games, Algiers the capital, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.

Sports

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Demonstration sports

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Participation

The 22 countries constituting the members of the Arab League participate in the games, with 3800 athletes. * (454) * (103) * * * (9) * (194) * * * * (49) * * (93) * * (134) * (104) * * * * (105) * (195) * (131) *

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 "

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", 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. File:Logo of the 2023 Arab Games in Algiers formed by drones.jpg, alt= File:Opening Ceremony, 2023 Arab Games 3.jpg, alt= File:Opening Ceremony, 2023 Arab Games 1.jpg, alt= File:Opening Ceremony, 2023 Arab Games 6.jpg, alt= File:Opening Ceremony, 2023 Arab Games 5.jpg, alt= File:Opening Ceremony, 2023 Arab Games 2.jpg, alt=

Anthem

For the first time, the competition witnessed the creation of an official anthem dedicated to the event.

Calendar

Medal table

References

External links

Official website
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