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Qatar eyes 2036 Olympics after it hosts Asian Games as F1 confirms Gulf races

Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.

Euronews · 2h ago

The Asian Games with more athletes than the Olympics close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030

The Asian Games held in Nagoya featured 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. China topped the medal table with 169 gold medals while Japan and South Korea followed. Various sports, including kurash and kabaddi, highlighted regional talents alongside Olympic prospects. Despite organizational challenges, the games showcased significant athletic performances…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The Asian Games officially commenced with an opening ceremony, though competitions began earlier. Athletes are housed in diverse accommodations, including a large cruise ship and hotels. Organizers faced controversies regarding anthem errors and a minister's temporary barring. Japan hosts over 900 athletes, with China expected to dominate medal counts. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games

The president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics — in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan — had already entered into the Asian Games

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Asian Olympic boss says politicians need to stay out of sport at Nagoya Games

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani stated politicians should not be involved in sports. This statement followed an incident where Taiwan's sports minister was initially blocked from a ceremony. The minister was eventually permitted entry after a protest by the Taiwan delegation. Organizers defended the…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Qatari plane hits Milan airport lights during arrival of Winter Olympics staff

Aircraft carrying 104 personnel damaged lighting tower while making ‘wrong manoeuvre’ after landing

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

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Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

Euronews · Jan 26

The Qatar World Cup should be a watershed moment in sports journalism

It is vital that journalists continue to apply the same critical lens they’ve used on the Qatar World Cup when the tournament comes to Canada, Mexico and the US in four years’ time

The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022

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