IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh
- Posted on October 30, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.