The animal was chosen to raise greater awareness about its dwindling numbers in the world and to prevent its extinction.

This is in line with the aims of the Global Arabian Leopard Fund and the International Union for Conservative of Nature warning the leopard is a critically species.

According to The Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate, a new female Arabian leopard was born in September 2021.

The mascot will depict the three colours of the animal as well as the Games’ logo.

More than 6,000 athletes are expected to participate at the competition due to be hosted in Riyadh between March 10 and 20.

A variety of sports, such as bowling, boxing, sambo, karting, kickboxing, and water polo, will be front and centre of the Games.

The competition is a part of Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030”, a policy to diversify its economy and increase its sporting image and quality.

The prize money athletes can expect to receive will go as high as SAR100,000 (£19,670/$26,660/€23,400).

The Opening Ceremony will be held at the Riyadh-based King Fahd International Stadium.

The sports that are set to take place are holding a preliminary round on February 16 for people of all sporting abilities from Saudi Arabia to compete in.

Those who may be interested in participating can register here and have until Sunday (February 13) to sign up.