In a significant step towards enhancing administrative capabilities in the Kingdom's sports sector, His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, President of the Saudi Olympic Academy, honored the graduates of the "Diploma in Olympic Studies" program on Wednesday. The ceremony, held at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh, was attended by a high-level international figure, Mr. Max Asmakopoulos, Director of the International Olympic Academy, which lends the program global significance and reflects the depth of the partnership between the two institutions.
An intensive program with international standards
The program saw the graduation of 43 students representing various sports bodies, federations, and sectors in the Kingdom, who successfully completed the diploma requirements. This ambitious program was delivered by a select group of experts, including 16 specialized international lecturers and 16 academic supervisors from both within and outside the Kingdom, ensuring the delivery of rigorous academic content and oversight of the final projects. The diploma comprised nine integrated study modules, totaling 120 training hours, focusing on key areas such as the principles and values of the Olympic Movement, the foundations of modern sports management, standards of good governance, and Olympic education, in line with internationally recognized best practices.
Supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030
This diploma program is one of the key initiatives of the Saudi Olympic Academy, which plays a pivotal role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 related to the sports sector. The Vision aims to build an integrated and sustainable sports system capable of competing globally and contributing to improving the quality of life for citizens. By developing national talent and equipping them with international knowledge and expertise, the Academy directly contributes to raising the level of administrative and technical professionalism within the Saudi sports system, thereby enhancing its ability to host major events and achieve success on the international stage.
Importance and expected impact
The graduation of this cohort of specialists will have a multifaceted positive impact. Locally, the graduates will apply their newly acquired knowledge within their respective sports organizations, leading to improved administrative performance and enhanced governance. Regionally and internationally, these programs reinforce the Kingdom's position as a leading center for sports education and development, underscoring its commitment to Olympic principles and its positive engagement with the global sports community. The collaboration with the International Olympic Academy serves as a bridge for knowledge transfer and the exchange of expertise, contributing to the development of sports in the Kingdom and the wider region.
