From football to Formula 1 and boxing to MMA, 2024 has been a huge year of sport in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom continues to cement its position as one of the globe’s leading destinations for elite-level competition. Last Saturday’s heavyweight boxing clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandar Usyk was the final major sporting event of a memorable year, which has seen numerous records tumble and titles change hands. With the curtain coming down on 2024, Al Arabiya English reflects on another busy 12 months of sport in the Kingdom. JanuaryThe year began with the 2024 Dakar Rally, which started in AlUla and finished in Yanbu. Competitors raced across the desert over harsh terrain for 12 grueling stages before winners were crowned in seven different categories. Former Formula One driver Carlos Sainz triumphed in the headline cars race, with the Spaniard winning alongside compatriot Lucas Cruz for Team Audi Sport. For more Saudi sports news, visit our dedicated page.In football, the