Saudi Arabia at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | KSA |
NOC | Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee |
Website | olympic |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 15 in 5 sports |
Flag bearer | Mohamed Salman Al-Khuwalidi |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Saudi Arabia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As in years past, Saudi Arabia sent only male representatives to Beijing.[1] The International Olympic Committee is reportedly pressuring the Saudi Olympic Committee to send female athletes to the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
Saudi athletes competed in five sports: athletics, shooting, swimming, weightlifting and equestrian.[3]