Riyadh to host 2023 World Combat Games May 28, 2021 Riyadh has been awarded to host the 2023 edition of the World Combat Games (WCG), an international multi-sport event featuring 15 combat sports and martial arts. RIYADH — Riyadh has been awarded to host the 2023 edition of the World Combat Games (WCG), an international multi-sport event featuring 15 combat sports and martial arts, the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the umbrella organization for all international sports federations, has announced. The WCG is an incredible celebration of combat sports and martial arts, showcasing the world’s best athletes and driving global exposure for these sports and the host city.