NEOM, Saudi Arabia,
July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IWWF
(International Waterski & Wakeboard
Federation) heads to a new destination for the IWWF NEOM
Wakeboard Cup in NEOM, this weekend 19th and 20th of
July 2019. 25 wakeboard athletes,
both men and women, from around the globe will compete in the IWWF
NEOM Wakeboard Cup with USD 100,000
in prize money.
NEOM is a new destination being created in the North-western
corner of Saudi Arabia, at the intersection of Asia, Europe
and Africa and along one of the
world's busiest economic arteries. It is strategically placed at
the crossroads of the world with an area of 26,500 km2,
and it is just an 8-hour flight at the most from 70% of the global
population.
Commenting on the event, IWWF Executive Director Paul Fong said: "We are excited about running
the first competitive wakeboard boat event in a new destination,
where there is huge potential for the development of our sport. We
believe the sporting and cultural experience will leave a lasting
impression on all those who participate in in this inaugural
event."
"It's great testimony to the spirit of NEOM that we are hosting
the IWWF NEOM Wakeboard Cup at such an early stage in our
development," said Jason Harborow,
head of NEOM's Future of Sport sector. "As we evolve, Beach Sports
will be an important part of our offering and major events will be
high on the agenda."
Notes to editors:
NEOM is the flagship project of Saudi
Arabia's Vision 2030. A vast destination designed to welcome
and celebrate the world's athletes, sports enthusiasts and thrill
seekers. NEOM was announced to the public on October 24, 2017, by His Royal Highness Prince
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al
Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of
the Public Investment Fund of Saudi
Arabia (PIF).
The name "NEOM" is derived from two words. The first three
letters form the Ancient Greek prefix neo- meaning "new". The
fourth letter is from the abbreviation of Mostaqbal (Arabic:
مستقبل), an Arabic word meaning "future". As the name suggests, it
will be the land of the future where the best ideas, most promising
start-ups, established companies, future industries and the best
talents are joined to create solutions for the key challenges
facing humanity.
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