Fayik Abdi to Compete for Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ( ARAB NEWSWIRE ) -- Fayik Abdi, Saudi Arabia's pioneering alpine ski racer and Brand Ambassador of Sahm Capital, has officially qualified to represent the Kingdom at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games , marking his second consecutive appearance on the Olympic stage following his historic participation at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics . Fayik was among the first Saudi and GCC athletes to ever compete at the Winter Olympics, opening a new chapter for Saudi representation in global winter sports. His return to the Games in 2026 stands as a testament not only to personal excellence, but to the Kingdom's growing presence across diverse and non-traditional sporting disciplines. At the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Fayik is scheduled to compete in the giant slalom on 14 February 2026 and the slalom on 16 February 2026, racing against the world's leading alpine skiers in two of the sport's most technically demanding events. ...