The Arab Games, formerly called the Pan-Arab Games, are a regional multi-sport event held between nations from the Arab world. They are organized by the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees. The first Games took place in 1953 in Alexandria, Egypt. Intended to be held every four years since, political turmoil and financial difficulties have made the event an unstable one. Women first competed in 1985.

Complications

Typically the games are to take place every four years. Initially Lebanon was set to host the 2015 XIII Arab Games, but the country "withdrew because of the crisis in the Middle East". Following Beirut's withdrawal Morocco was then chosen to host the games, but faced financial complications and also withdrew. The same year, Egypt volunteered to host the event. "Sheikh Khalid Al Zubair, chairman of the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC)" said, "We will be offering our full support to Egypt and we have also taken a decision to suspend the financial regulations and other requirements due to lack of time." Had the UANOC accepted Egypt's proposition the games would have taken place in December 2015; however, no such event was held.

Editions

Sports

37 sports were presented in the Arab Games history. Para Sports since 1999. Women since 1985.

All-time medal table

Below is the medal table of the Arab Games tournaments, up until the 13th tournament 2023.

Related Games

Arab University Games

Editions

Arab University Beach Games

Editions

Arab Games for the Handicapped

Editions

Arab School Games

Editions Organized by the Arab Union for Physical Education and School Sports (AUPESS).

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