2023 Arab Games


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. For the first time, five cities hosted the games: Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.

Host selection

Algeria was chosen as the host on 14 March 2023 during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Venues

Five cities hosted the games, Algiers the capital, Oran the second city, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.
CityVenueCapacityEvents
Algiers
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Stade du 5 Juillet64,200Opening & closing ceremonies
Algiers
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ESHRA Ain Benian HallBadminton
Algiers
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Ouagnouni StadiumBasketball 3x3
Algiers
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Ben Aknoun Military Center HallBoxing
Algiers
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Ben Aknoun Women's Center HallFencing
Algiers
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La Coupole Arena5,500Judo
Algiers
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La Coupole Arena5,500Karate
Algiers
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La Coupole Arena5,500Wrestling
Algiers
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Les Sablettes ParkSailing
Algiers
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Hacène Harcha Arena
El Biar Multisports Hall
8,000
Volleyball
Algiers
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Bordj El Kiffan Multisports HallWeightlifting
Algiers
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Staouali Multisports HallWheelchair Basketball
Algiers
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Hydra Multisports HallGoalball
Oran
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Miloud Hadefi Stadium40,143Athletics
Oran
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LOFA Sports Complex500Boules
Oran
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Miloud Hadefi Complex Omnisport Arena7,000Gymnastics
Oran
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Miloud Hadefi Complex Omnisport Arena7,000Handball
Oran
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Hamou Boutlélis Sports Palace5,000Handball
Oran
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Miloud Hadefi Complex Aquatic Center3,000Swimming
Oran
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Miloud Hadefi Stadium40,143Para-athletics
Constantine
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Constantine Military Complex HallChess
Constantine
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Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium22,986Football
Annaba
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19 May 1956 Stadium58,100Football
Tipaza
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Tipaza Urban CircuitCycling
Tipaza
Tipaza Multisports HallTable tennis

Sports

22 sports are chosen in the games.
  • Demonstration sports

  • Participation

The 22 countries constituting the members of the Arab League participate in the games, with 3800 athletes.
  • 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.

Anthem

For the first time, the competition witnessed the creation of an official anthem dedicated to the event.

Calendar

Medal table