Riyadh
Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. The current form of the metropolis emerged as an offshoot of the eponymous walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications in the 1950s, after which the city underwent several phases of expansion and urbanization.
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Usyk and Fury separated at Riyadh weigh-inWatch as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are separated by security at the weigh-in for Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Hutchinson hopes to take 'next step to greatness'Scottish fighter Willy Hutchinson hopes his upcoming bout with Craig Richards in Riyadh will be his "next step to greatness".BBC Sport - Published | |
Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals for next three yearsThe WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the next three years and will also offer record prize money.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight boutListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua and Ngannou weigh in for Friday night fightWatch as Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou weigh in for their Friday night fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
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