Saudi arabia: Saudi Arabia's extensive coastline and diverse marine locations have created a suitable environment for various water sports, including kitesurfing. In recent years, events and competitions related to the sport have been held alongside growing community interest in marine sports and outdoor activities.
According to Saudi Press Agency, kitesurfing involves using a large kite or sail connected to the athlete by lines and a control system, while the practitioner stands on a board designed to glide across the water's surface. The sport harnesses the power of the wind to generate movement and speed, enabling it to perform maneuvers and jumps, making it an activity that requires balance, concentration, and the ability to read wind direction and respond to varying marine conditions.
A number of young marine sports enthusiasts from Makkah head to Al-Shuaiba to practice kitesurfing, a sport that has gained growing popularity among adventure enthusiasts for offering a sporting experience that combines excitement, physical fitness, and skill in handling wind and water movements.
The growing popularity of the sport reflects the diversity of young people's sporting interests, with some turning to activities that combine sport, recreation, and adventure.