Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Sunday.

During the meeting, they discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the IOC, in a way that enhances the development and progress of the Olympic games in the Kingdom and around the world.

The reception was attended by Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Advisor at the Royal Court Dr. Fahd Tounsi, Governor of the Public Investment Fund Yasir Al-Rumayyan, and CEO and Secretary General of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee Abdulaziz Baeshen.

Pere Miro, senior advisor to the IOC President, and Sir Miang, member of the IOC and head of the Working Group, also attended the meeting. Bach arrived in Riyadh on Friday on his fourth official visit to Saudi Arabia since his election in 2013.

His visit underscores the strong partnership between the IOC and Saudi Arabia, particularly under Saudi Vision 2030, which has positioned the Kingdom as a global sports hub. This partnership includes hosting major events, such as the inaugural Olympic Esports Games, which were announced last year.