Jeddah, SPA:
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Salam Palace here yesterday Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Sport Authority, senior officials of the Authority, presidents of sports federations and clubs and officials interested in sports and youth in the public and private sectors.
At the outset of the reception, the attendees greeted the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
During the reception, the King thanked Allah Almighty for providing this country with young people who are dedicated to serving their religion and homeland in all fields, including the sports field and its various activities. The King also pointed to the interest of the government in sports and youth, and the importance of exerting efforts to raise the Kingdom's name in various sports competitions and their development according to highest standards.
The audience was attended by Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed bin Abdullah, Member of the Executive Office of International Association of Athletics Federations; Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Abdullah, President of Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation; Prince Khalid bin Al Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Federation of Mass Participation; Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Faisal, President of Saudi Arabian Motor Federation; Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports; Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Arabian Maritime Sports Federation; Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz, Director of International Relations of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee; and Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America and Member of the Board of Directors of Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee.