The capital city of Riyadh will host the World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport from October 26 to November 1, with the participation of 22 countries, in an event regarded as one of the most prominent global competitions specialized in this field.
The Kingdom's hosting of this championship reflects its leading position in organizing and hosting specialized international sports events. It embodies its pivotal role in strengthening its global presence and showcasing its organizational and human capabilities across various domains. It also reaffirms the Kingdom's commitment to developing safety and prevention systems, as well as enhancing international cooperation in fire and rescue.
The participating countries include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Côte d'Ivoire, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.