[1][2] For the first time, five cities hosted the games: Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza.
[3] The 22 countries constituting the members of the Arab League participate in the games, with 3800 athletes.
The opening ceremony of the 15th Arab Games took place on July 5th, coinciding with the country's Independence Day.
It began at 9 p.m. at the Stade du 5 Juillet with the national anthem "Kassaman", followed by the parade of delegations.
The Prime Minister, on behalf of the President, kicked off the event, emphasizing Algeria's efforts to bring together the Arab world.