Dakar Rally organizers cancel Saudi Arabia hosting for 2027 edition
Organizers announced on Sunday that the Dakar Rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia in January 2027.
Decision made by racing groups
The Amaury Sport Organisation stated the event would move to a different territory. This change is described as an exceptional and one-off decision taken with support from international federations.
New location details pending
A new host nation will be announced in the coming days. The competition was scheduled to run from 1 to 15 January before relocating.
Future plans for Saudi Arabia
Organizers confirmed the rally will return to the kingdom for its 50th edition in 2028. Other sporting events have also faced disruptions or postponements recently.
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- Middle East Eye
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