People-to-People Exchange

Four Japanese Karate instructors visited Saudi Arabia under “the Projects for Sport Diplomacy Enhancements” from January 9 to 20. The visit was in the framework of the “Sport for Tomorrow” launched by the Japanese government. The Japanese instructors trained Saudi instructors, athletes and children in Karate during the stay. The instructors were invited to the reception hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia and to the farewell party held by the Saudi Arabia Karate Federation. Through those activities, the Japanese Karate instructors strengthened the relationships with their Saudi counterparts.