Houthi attacks force Saudi Arabia to cancel and postpone sporting events

Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia have prompted the cancellation or postponement of multiple sporting events scheduled in the kingdom.

• The International Cycling Union canceled the Urban Cycling World Championships scheduled for Nov. 3–7 in Riyadh, citing regional security developments.
• Australia's cycling federation withdrew its team, saying it could not justify exposing athletes to the unpredictable security situation.
• The Asian Tour postponed the Saudi International, while the Six Kings Slam tennis event moved to December and the FIFA esports World Cup was postponed.
• Houthi strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid airport killed 13 people and wounded more than 300 in the days before the cancellations.