# Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/102125

- France 24, 2026-10-15 20:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/saudi-arabia-postpones-major-sporting-events-amid-houthi-attacks

> Saudi Arabia has cancelled or postponed several major sporting events after repeated deadly attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the kingdom’s airports and infrastructure. France 24’s Mark Owen discusses the issue with Lancaster University Visiting Fellow and FootPol Podcast co-creator and co-host Guy Barton.

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