| Saudi Arabia at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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]
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- ^ "Saudi women vie for Olympic rights", BBC, June 13, 2008
- ^ "Saudi Arabia says Games team will not include women", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, July 31, 2008