2023 Arab Games
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Short description|International multi-sport event}}
{{Infobox games
| logo = 2023 Arab Sports Games logo.png
| size = 180
| name = 13th Arab Sports Games
| caption = Official logo
| host_city = Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Tipaza
| nations = 22
| athletes = 3,800
| website = [https://www.arabgames2023.dz/?fbclid=IwAR2tVn3lpfrgbUsUNJvY6DHJVJphQOclxIKUrpIEanV6xA0ao7qMHx95q04 Arab Games 2023]
| sports = 22
| events =
| opening = 5 July 2023
| closing = 15 July 2023
| opened_by = Aymen Benabderrahmane
| stadium = Stade du 5 Juillet
| previous = Doha 2011
| next = Riyadh 2027
}}
The 2023 Arab Sports Games was the 13th edition of the Arab Games, an international multi-sport event which took place in Algeria, between 5 and 15 July 2023. The event included 22 sports with all 22 members of the Arab League participating.{{cite news |url=https://www.arabobserver.com/algeria-will-host-the-arab-sports-games-next-july/ |title=Algeria will host the Arab Sports Games next July |language=en-EN |work=Arab Observer |publisher= |date=15 March 2023 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.horizons.dz/jeux-sportifs-arabes-2023-installation-de-la-commission-dorganisation-des-epreuves-doran/ |title=Jeux sportifs arabes-2023: Installation de la commission d'organisation des épreuves d'Oran |language=fr-FR |work=Horizons |publisher= |date=4 April 2023 }} For the first time, five cities hosted the games: Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.{{cite news |url=https://news.radioalgerie.dz/ar/node/25885 |title=تنصيب اللجنة العليا لتنظيم الألعاب العربية الـ 15 بالجزائر |language=ar-AR |work=Radio Algeria |publisher= |date=7 May 2023 }}
Host selection
Algeria was chosen as the host on 14 March 2023 during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.{{Cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/node/4213476|title=رسمياً... الجزائر تستضيف دورة الألعاب العربية الصيف المقبل|website=aawsat.com}}
Venues
File:Stade 5 Juillet 1962.jpg hosted opening & closing ceremonies]]
Five cities hosted the games, Algiers the capital, Oran the second city, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.{{cite news |url=https://lasentinelle.dz/index.php/2023/07/03/jeux-sportifs-arabes-place-au-spectacle |title=Jeux sportifs arabes : Place au spectacle ! |language=fr |work=La Sentinelle |publisher=Chokri Hafed |date=3 July 2023 }}
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!City !Venue !Capacity !Events | |||
rowspan=13|Algiers {{small|(10+2 events)}} | Stade du 5 Juillet | 64,200 | Opening & closing ceremonies |
ESHRA Ain Benian Hall | Badminton | ||
Ouagnouni Stadium | Basketball 3x3 | ||
Ben Aknoun Military Center Hall | Boxing | ||
Ben Aknoun Women's Center Hall | Fencing | ||
rowspan=3|La Coupole Arena | rowspan=3|5,500 | Judo | |
Karate | |||
Wrestling | |||
Les Sablettes Park | – | Sailing | |
Hacène Harcha Arena El Biar Multisports Hall | 8,000 {{0|0}} | Volleyball | |
Bordj El Kiffan Multisports Hall | Weightlifting | ||
bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | Wheelchair Basketball | ||
bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | Goalball | ||
rowspan=7|Oran {{small|(5+1 events)}} | Miloud Hadefi Stadium | 40,143 | Athletics |
LOFA Sports Complex | 500 | Boules | |
rowspan=2|Miloud Hadefi Complex Omnisport Arena | rowspan=2|7,000 | Gymnastics | |
Handball | |||
Hamou Boutlélis Sports Palace | 5,000 | Handball | |
Miloud Hadefi Complex Aquatic Center | 3,000 | Swimming | |
bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | 40,143 | Para-athletics | |
rowspan=2|Constantine {{small|(2 events)}} | Constantine Military Complex Hall | Chess | |
Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium | 22,986 | Football | |
rowspan=1|Annaba {{small|(1 event)}} | 19 May 1956 Stadium | 58,100 | Football |
rowspan=2|Tipaza {{small|(2 events)}} | Tipaza Urban Circuit | – | Cycling |
Tipaza Multisports Hall | Table tennis |
Sports
22 sports are chosen in the games.
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- {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=43}}
- {{GamesSport|Badminton|Events=5}}
- {{GamesSport|Basketball 3x3|Events=2}}
- {{GamesSport|Boxing|Events=21}}
- {{GamesSport|Boules|Events=17}}
- {{GamesSport|Chess|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Cycling|Events=8}}
- {{GamesSport|Fencing|Events=12}}
- {{GamesSport|Football|Events=1}}
- {{GamesSport|Gymnastics|Events=13}}
- {{GamesSport|Handball|Events=1}}
- {{GamesSport|Judo|Events=16}}
- {{GamesSport|Karate|Events=14}}
- {{GamesSport|Sailing|Events=8}}
- {{GamesSport|Swimming|Events=37}}
- {{GamesSport|Table tennis|Events=7}}
- {{GamesSport|Volleyball|Events=2}}
- {{GamesSport|Weightlifting|Events=20}}
- {{GamesSport|Wrestling|Events=20}}
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=Demonstration sports=
- {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=30}} {{small|(Para-athletics)}}
- {{GamesSport|Basketball|Events=2}} {{small|(Wheelchair Basketball)}}
- {{GamesSport|Goalball|Events=1}}
Participation
The 22 countries constituting the members of the Arab League participate in the games, with 3800 athletes.{{cite news |url=https://planetesport.dz/preparatifs-des-jeux-arabes-2023 |title=Préparatifs des Jeux arabes 2023 |language=fr |work=planetesport.dz |publisher= |date=30 June 2023 }}
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- {{flagIOC2|ALG|2023 Arab Games}} (454)
- {{flagIOC2|BHR|2023 Arab Games}} (103)
- {{flagIOC2|COM|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|DJI|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|EGY|2023 Arab Games}} (9)
- {{flagIOC2|IRQ|2023 Arab Games}} (194)[https://www.kooora.com/?n=1251812 العراق يشارك في 14 لعبة بدورة الألعاب العربية]
- {{flagIOC2|JOR|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|KUW|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|LIB|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|LBA|2023 Arab Games}} (49)
- {{flagIOC2|MTN|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|MAR|2023 Arab Games}} (93)
- {{flagIOC2|OMN|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|PLE|2023 Arab Games}} (134)
- {{flagIOC2|QAT|2023 Arab Games}} (104)
- {{flagIOC2|KSA|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|SOM|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|SUD|2023 Arab Games}}
- {{flagIOC2|SYR|2023 Arab Games}} (105)[https://sana.sy/en/?p=310676 Syria participates in Arab Sports Games in Algeria]
- {{flagIOC2|TUN|2023 Arab Games}} (195)
- {{flagIOC2|UAE|2023 Arab Games}} (131)
- {{flagIOC2|YEM|2023 Arab Games}}
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Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 15th Arab Games took place on July 5th, coinciding with the country's Independence Day. It began at 9 p.m. at the Stade du 5 Juillet with the national anthem "Kassaman", followed by the parade of delegations. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the President, kicked off the event, emphasizing Algeria's efforts to bring together the Arab world. An artistic performance showcasing Algerian culture followed, and then the sporting events commenced. Distinguished guests, including representatives from the Arab League, attended the event{{cite web|author=Achour Aït Ali|date=2023-07-05|language=fr|title=Cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux sportifs arabes-2023 : Grandiose !|url=https://www.elmoudjahid.dz/fr/sports/ceremonie-d-ouverture-des-jeux-sportifs-arabes-2023-grandiose-202048|website=Elmoudjahid}}.
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Anthem
For the first time, the competition witnessed the creation of an official anthem dedicated to the event.{{cite web|access-date=2023-07-25|language=ar|title=الجزائر تُبدع في حفل افتتاح الألعاب العربية بذكرى استقلالها|trans-title=L'Algérie a brillé lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux panarabes en commémorant son indépendance.|url=https://www.winwin.com/%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8F%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A7|website=www.winwin.com}}
Calendar
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| bgcolor=#00cc33| ● | Opening ceremony | bgcolor=#3399ff| ● | Competitions | bgcolor=#ffcc00| ● | Event finals | bgcolor=#ee3333| ● | Closing ceremony |
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| colspan=14 bgcolor="#3194C6" align=center|July
! rowspan=2|Events | ||||||||||||||
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Sport
! 2nd ! 3rd ! 4th ! 5th ! 6th ! 7th ! 8th ! 9th ! 10th ! 11th ! 12th ! 13th ! 14th ! 15th | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|Ceremonies | | | | bgcolor=#00cc33|● | | | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ee3333|● ! | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Athletics pictogram.svg Athletics | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|8 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|14 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|14 | | | | | | | | ! 43 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Badminton pictogram.svg Badminton | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|4 | | | | | ! 5 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Basketball pictogram.svg Basketball 3x3 | | | | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | ! 2 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Boules pictogram.svg Boules | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | | | | ! 17 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Boxing pictogram.svg Boxing | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|21 | | | ! 21 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Chess pictogram.svg Chess | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | | ! 6 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Cycling (road) pictogram.svg Cycling | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | ! 8 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Fencing pictogram.svg Fencing | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | | ! 12 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Football pictogram.svg Football | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | ! 1 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Gymnastics (artistic) pictogram.svg Gymnastics | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | | | | ! 13 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Handball pictogram.svg Handball | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | ! 1 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Judo pictogram.svg Judo | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | | | | | | | | ! 16 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Karate pictogram.svg Karate | | | | | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | ! 14 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Sailing pictogram.svg Sailing | | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|8 | | ! 8 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Swimming pictogram.svg Swimming | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|6 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|6 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|5 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|6 | | | | | ! 37 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Table tennis pictogram.svg Table tennis | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | ! 7 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Volleyball pictogram.svg Volleyball | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | ! 2 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Weightlifting pictogram.svg Weightlifting | | | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | ! 20 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Wrestling pictogram.svg Wrestling | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | | | ! 20 | ||||||||||||||
align=center
| align=left|File:Goalball pictogram.svg Goalball | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | | ! 1 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Athletics pictogram.svg Para-athletics | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | bgcolor=#ffcc00| | | | | | | | | ! 30 | ||||||||||||||
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| align=left|File:Basketball pictogram.svg Wheelchair Basketball | | | | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#3399ff|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | ! 2 | ||||||||||||||
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| Total |
! rowspan=2|286 | |||||||||||||
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| Cumulative Total | ||||||||||||||
| colspan=14 bgcolor="#3194C6" align=center|July
! rowspan=2|Total | ||||||||||||||
Sport
! 2nd ! 3rd ! 4th ! 5th ! 6th ! 7th ! 8th ! 9th ! 10th ! 11th ! 12th ! 13th ! 14th ! 15th |
Medal table
{{Medals table
| caption = 2023 Arab Games medal table{{Cite web|url=https://results.arabgames2023.dz/medals|title=Arab Games medal table}}
| show_limit =
| remaining_text = Remaining
| host = ALG
| flag_template = FlagIOC2team
| event = 2023 Arab Games
| team = NOC
| gold_ALG = 105 | silver_ALG = 76 | bronze_ALG = 72 | host_ALG = yes
| gold_TUN = 23 | silver_TUN = 47 | bronze_TUN = 51
| gold_MAR = 21 | silver_MAR = 38 | bronze_MAR = 25
| gold_BHR = 19 | silver_BHR = 11 | bronze_BHR = 12
| gold_JOR = 17 | silver_JOR = 16 | bronze_JOR = 29
| gold_SYR = 14 | silver_SYR = 15 | bronze_SYR = 24
| gold_EGY = 12 | silver_EGY = 1 | bronze_EGY = 0
| gold_QAT = 9 | silver_QAT = 2 | bronze_QAT = 11
| gold_IRQ = 7 | silver_IRQ = 18 | bronze_IRQ = 21
| gold_KSA = 7 | silver_KSA = 9 | bronze_KSA = 28
| gold_UAE = 5 | silver_UAE = 5 | bronze_UAE = 12
| gold_OMA = 5 | silver_OMA = 3 | bronze_OMA = 5
| gold_PLE = 4 | silver_PLE = 4 | bronze_PLE = 8
| gold_LBA = 3 | silver_LBA = 3 | bronze_LBA = 6
| gold_KUW = 2 | silver_KUW = 4 | bronze_KUW = 5
| gold_MTN = 0 | silver_MTN = 1 | bronze_MTN = 0
| gold_YEM = 0 | silver_YEM = 0 | bronze_YEM = 2
| gold_SUD = 0 | silver_SUD = 0 | bronze_SUD = 1
| gold_COM = 0 | silver_COM = 0 | bronze_COM = 0
| gold_DJI = 0 | silver_DJI = 0 | bronze_DJI = 0
| gold_LBN = 0 | silver_LBN = 0 | bronze_LBN = 0
| gold_SOM = 0 | silver_SOM = 0 | bronze_SOM = 0
| gold_ERI = 0 | silver_ERI = 0 | bronze_ERI = 0
| gold_CHA = 0 | silver_CHA = 0 | bronze_CHA = 0
| gold_SSD = 0 | silver_SSD = 0 | bronze_SSD = 0
}}
References
{{Reflist|2}}
External links
- [https://results.arabgames2023.dz/medals Official website]
{{Nations at 2023 Arab Games}}
{{Events at the 2023 Arab Games}}
{{Arab Games}}
Category:Sports competitions in Algiers