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Saudi National Day Celebration

The Saudi delegation participating in the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) hosted a celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Day in Nagoya, Japan, on September 23, 2026. The event featured cultural performances and a documentary film highlighting Saudi history and unification.

Date
Sep 23, 2026
Status
Recently ended
Saudi National Day Celebration

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  • Commemoration of Saudi National Day
  • Cultural performances
  • Documentary film on Saudi unification history
  • Attended by high-ranking sports officials from the Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee
The Saudi National Day celebration was organized by the Saudi delegation on September 23, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. This event took place on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), leveraging the presence of the Saudi mission in Japan for the games.

The celebration was attended by prominent sports and diplomatic figures, including HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, who serves as both the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). Other attendees included First Vice President of the QOC Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, Secretary General of the QOC Jassim bin Rashid Al Buanain, and several heads of participating delegations from the Asian Games.

The program for the event featured a variety of cultural performances showcasing aspects of Saudi culture. A significant highlight was the screening of a documentary film that narrated the history of the unification of Saudi Arabia, providing attendees with insight into the Kingdom's rich heritage.

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