Formela E is the first international event organized by the Druze

Said that he was supporting an unprecedented man from an unprecedented world

Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Authority of Sport, said in an interview with Al-Arabiya TV: "Al-Derayah was chosen because it is the first international event to take place. " "We witnessed the completion of the Al Tarif project, which was inaugurated last week under the high patronage of the Crown Prince, and this valley will become one of the most important valleys in the world", he said. -he adds.

Al-Sheikh confirmed that the event should bring together more than 80 million viewers around the world, making it the second largest sporting event in the world.

Speaking about the concerts accompanying the event, he said: These concerts were organized so that the organized company could make a profit. It is customary in these races to have customs outside the laws of Saudi Arabia, and we were able to control, and we were greeted according to Saudi culture.

"This race will continue for several years in Saudi Arabia.

On ticket prices, he said: Prices are available to everyone and include participation in other events. We found excellent public participation. Each day, 40,000 tickets for the Formula 1 race and a participation rate of 300%. "

"We are working on the organization of several tournaments, the most important of which is the Asian Cup," he added.

"In Saudi Arabia, I do not intervene directly, but there are events that I do not like as a follower, such as arbitration errors and the cancellation of contracts. of coaches, "Al-Sheikh said.

And his opinion on the work of the current Foot Union said: "The early and unfair referee .. They have a great job, and hope to give them a chance."

"I met the club management, we outlined and you will see a different union," he said, referring to the president of the federation negotiating three local players and six new foreigners. He added: "The rear teams of the league will be supported, and the Union in particular."

"It's impossible to support them in the winter, as we did in the summer, so we could have the biggest competition in the league," he said. "The time has come for the honorary members and the initiative to support your club."

During the Al-Nasr club's protest against Al-Wahda club and the events that accompanied it, he said: "There are committees in the Football Federation responsible for this, and nothing has happened. been raised about it. " He concluded by saying, "I support unprecedented that an unprecedented man.If this succeeds thanks to him, and if I fail, I am the reason."