Women in Sports:
Breaking Barriers and
Building Legacies
October 23rd, 2023
Riyadh
On October 23rd, 2023, The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Sport Committee in collaboration with Hushood Entertainment hosted the discussion panel on the topic of Women in Sports: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies at the Marriott Hotel in Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.
Opening remarks were made by Maxwell Andrews, Chairman of AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Sport Committee who introduced the committee’s activity including aspects of women's empowerment in sports, followed by panelists’ remarks, a moderated discussion and engaging Q&A session.
The panel discussion was joined by H.E. Arm Zeden, Chairman of Saudi Polo Federation, H.E.Reem Abtan Alfaqir, Chairwoman of Saudi Committee for Traditional Games, Dr. Maha Al-Juffali, President of Special Olympics Saudi Arabia, Sarah AlMubarak, Strategy Consultant and Advisor at Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, and moderated by Lana Klyueva, Project Delivery Director Saudi Tourism Authority.
The panelists discussed the uniqueness of equestrian sport which “is one of the rarest sports with boys and girls competing on the same level” and highlighted the aim of the tournament and women participation in polo. They talked about the Al Ula desert event and plans to feature women teams. The discussion was also focused on women participation in Special Olympics, their achievements, and plans for future engagements.
The panel concluded with closing remarks by Max Andrews who added: “Let us remember that sports are not just about the games we play, but about the lives we change. Our commitment to developing sports in the Kingdom is a commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future. The foundation we lay today will be the field of play for the next generation of athletes and champions. Together, we can continue to empower women and promote inclusivity, resilience, and strength through the wonderful world of sports.”
After the panel all guests had an opportunity to network and try their luck at playing Saudi traditional games.
You can find the photos and the video from the event below.: