Cars & Autos | Thursday 15 March, 2018 12:01 pm |

Nissan Saudi Arabia has awarded a Nissan X-TRAIL and two Nissan Kicks cars to the winner and runners-up of the inaugural Riyadh International Marathon, held Saturday, February 24, in the Kingdom’s capital. The cars were given to the three victorious contestants as part Nissan Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sports and youth throughout the country.

 

The first edition of the marathon, organized by the Chairman of the General Sports Authority, H.E. Turki Al AlShaikh, saw more than [30,000] participants from Saudi Arabia and the region take to the streets of Riyadh. Cash prizes of two million Saudi Riyals were also given to event winners.

 

As part of its sponsorship, Nissan Saudi Arabia provided a fleet of vehicles for official use throughout the marathon, as well as holding three days of activities and shows for families and children in the build-up to the event.

 

Bader Al Houssami, Chief Operating Officer of Nissan Saudi Arabia, said: “This has been a truly engaging and successful sporting event, and Nissan Saudi Arabia are proud to have played a role in bringing the inaugural Riyadh International Marathon to life. Nissan plays a prominent role in Saudi society, where our heritage dates back to the 1950’s, and we are responsible for delivering some of the best-loved cars, including the Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Kicks. As such, Nissan Saudi Arabia’s sponsorship of this event reflects our deep commitment to the Saudi nation and the entirety of its population.”