
Riyadh, the vibrant Saudi capital, is gearing up to host the World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport from 26 October 26 to 1 November, with 22 nations competing fiercely in this highly specialized global field, as experts hail it as a top event for showcasing firefighting skills.
Significantly, the Kingdom’s dedication to hosting this championship clearly reflects its leading global position in organizing and staging specialized international sports events. Furthermore, this pivotal role strengthens Saudi Arabia’s international presence and powerfully showcases its advanced organizational capabilities across all domains.
Moreover, the event firmly reaffirms the Kingdom’s strong commitment to developing world-class safety and prevention systems while enhancing vital international cooperation in fire and rescue operations.
Specifically, the twenty-two participating countries represent a truly impressive global contingent arriving in Riyadh for the competition. These nations 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.