Three major sporting events pulled from Saudi Arabia in seven months. The UCI, Formula 1, and Asian Tour reached the same conclusion: Riyadh is not safe enough. October 18, 2026 RIYADH — Saudi Arabia spent billions to own the world’s sports calendar. The UCI just pulled an Olympic qualifier from Riyadh because athletes cannot safely get there. The 2026 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships — covering BMX Freestyle Park, BMX Flatland, and Trials — was canceled on October 16 after the UCI and the Saudi Cycling Federation jointly concluded that “recent developments in the region” made the event unviable. Australia’s … Continue reading Vision 2030 Won Every Bid and Lost Every Venue