{
  "id": 14129234,
  "title": "Sports events in Saudi Arabia to go ahead despite Houthi attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sports-events-in-saudi-arabia-to-go-ahead-despite-houthi-attacks-14129234",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T05:28:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/13/sports-events-in-saudi-arabia-to-go-ahead-despite-houthi-attacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia is set to continue with its sports events despite escalating attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League both proceeded with matches in Riyadh, while the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament was also scheduled to commence. However, the WTA Finals were moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells, California. Boxing champion Saul Canelo Alvarez is set to fight Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on October 31, despite security concerns. WWE's Crown Jewel event is scheduled for November 7 at the Riyadh Season Stadium, and the 2026/27 racing season in Riyadh is set to begin on Friday and conclude in April 2027.",
  "summary": "The situation in Saudi Arabia has been tense for many weeks, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifying their attacks on the kingdom. Over the past week, attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports in Riyadh, Abha, Jazan and Najran caused multiple deaths and major destruction. As the kingdom faces a major security challenge, the crisis is casting a shadow over live sports. Here we take a look at where…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}