Vriesman met with the Chairman of the Saudi Aikido Committee Basem Zare’, and attended the joint workshops of the international and national federations participating in the 2023 World Combat Games hosted by Riyadh.

“What we have seen of interest and work makes us confident of the success of this global event before it is held. The workshop, in the presence of delegates of the 15 international federations for the games, discussed preparations and equipment, in terms of facilities hosting the games, as well as logistical support and services provided during the period of the big event in 2023,” he said.

“There is no doubt that the professionalism at work through planning and setting goals before its establishment, and the capabilities shown by Saudi Arabia, will contribute to the success of the work,” Vriesman addded.

He stressed the importance of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East and the world, and said hosting this global event will improve all international martial arts competitions.

The chairman of the IAF also held a number of meetings alongside Zare’, during which the pair discussed preparations necessary for the event.