Saudi Arabias General Sports Authority (GSA), which is responsible for all sports-related actvities in the Kingdom, has partnered with Japans Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) to bring Takeshis Castle onto screens in the Kingdom for a new version of the cult Japanese TV show, returning for the first time since 1990. The Saudi version of […]
Saudi Arabias General Sports Authority (GSA), which is responsible for all sports-related actvities in the Kingdom, has partnered with Japans Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) to bring Takeshis Castle onto screens in the Kingdom for a new version of the cult Japanese TV show, returning for the first time since 1990.
The Saudi version of Takeshis Castle will debut in late 2018 across several of the countrys leading channels and see the fast-paced physical gameshow and its signature challenges be transported to a Saudi setting. An Arab style castle featuring over 50 obstacles will be built in Riyadh over a period of 10 months, in a space of 300k sqm.
The weekly programme will be open to everyone in the region and will run over 13 weeks, with huge prizes and new challenges each week.
His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh commented: We are delighted to announce this partnership with TBS that will see Takeshis Castle make a return, with a new Saudi version debuting in the Kingdom at the end of next year. The GSA is actively developing all sports across Saudi Arabia and through the programme being screened by our leading channels we hope to not just entertain but also inspire people to get out and try these new sports and activities for themselves.
The gold standard for physical gameshows, the Saudi version of Takeshis Castle will be designed to be an entertaining catalyst to encourage more people to pursue physical lifestyles.
Toshichika Ishihara, Chairman of the Tokyo Broadcasting System, said of the deal: “Saudi Arabia and Japan have agreed to ‘Saudi Japan VISION 2030’ on the occasion of King Salman’s visit to Japan on March this year. We are delighted to be taking Takeshis Castle to Saudi Arabia. Takeshis Castle has entertained fans all over the world and working with the GSA we believe this new series can be just as popular and introduce new people to its fast-paced and physical style.
The GSA last month announced partnerships with World Boxing Super Series; La Liga; Drone Racing League (DRL); Race of Champions (ROC); and the World Chess Federation; which will each bring World Class events to the region in the next few years. It is also part of the GSAs long-term goal to get more people active across the Arab world.
