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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

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

India’s 2038 Asian Games bid faces five rivals, host decision not before 2028

India's 2038 Asian Games hosting bid decision will not be known before 2028. Five other countries have also expressed interest in hosting the 2038 edition. The Olympic Council of Asia will form a committee to evaluate all bidding nations next year. Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games and Riyadh…

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Asian Games 2026: OCA bars relationships involving power imbalance, harassment and degrading language

The Olympic Council of Asia has implemented a strict safeguarding code for the Asian Games. Inappropriate relationships and degrading language are strictly prohibited for all participants. Violations of this code can lead to severe penalties, including suspension from the event. The code also addresses social media use, demanding respectful and…

The Economic Times

A first for India at Asian Games: Safeguarding Officer to tackle abuse or neglect

Neetal Narang will serve as India's first Safeguarding Officer at the Asian Games. She will be the athletes' primary contact for harassment and abuse concerns. This role is mandatory for the Olympic Council of Asia's events. India will send 503 athletes to compete in 36 different sports. The contingent's support…

The Economic Times

What is Saudi Arabia’s $4.7 billion ‘artificial lake’ plan in Trojena, and why is it now on hold

New Artificial Lake (Mountain of NEOM), Artificial Lake (Trojena), Artificial Lakes, to be built in the Trojena Mountains, that will be 2,000 meters high, within the NEOM project and 2.8 kilometres long. While the original engineering plan for this new destination required 3 dams to create a continuous body of…

The Times of India

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.

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A US Orthodox nun became an online influencer. Then she spoke out against the war

Sister Vassa Larin was widely known for teaching thousands on YouTube about saints and holy days

The Independent UK

OCA expands Esports programme for 2026 Asian Games, boosting India's medal hopes

India's potential for enhanced Esports representation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has strengthened following the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) announcement of an expanded roster featuring 11 Esports disciplines.

The Times of India

Odisha govt to seek explanation from OCA over floodlight glitch during 2nd ODI at Barabati: Minister

NEW DELHI: State Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Sunday that the government will ask the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) for an explanation after a floodlight malfunction caused the second ODI between England and India to be interrupted for about 30 minutes at the historic Barabati stadium in Cuttack.

The Times of India

New president of OCA Randhir Singh reveals agenda

NEW DELHI: When Randhir Singh becomes the next president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday, he would prioritize attracting more sponsors to the Asian Games and improving marketing for them, the seasoned administrator told Reuters.

The Times of India

Understanding collective defense as a route to better cybersecurity

The origins of collective defense, and most importantly, what it means for cybersecurity teams.

TechRadar

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Better-prepared Odisha aiming for elusive domestic feat

Playing in the top-tier for long, Odisha are yet to taste success in terms of winning the championship in any format of the game at the domestic level. In recent years, their quarterfinal finish in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, where they lost to Bengal at the DRIEMS ground in Tangi…

The Times of India

Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The 2023 Asian Games on Sunday concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony in Hangzhou, celebrating the incredible achievements of the athletes and showcasing China's rich cultural heritage.

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The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

The Hindu

IOC disappointed with IOA for not appointing CEO despite repeated reminders

Olympic Games, OCA

The Times of India

Four Indians whisked away for dope testing on arrival at Village

HANGZHOU: At least four Indian athletes, who landed here after an 18-hour journey, were in for a surprise as the International Testing Agency (ITA) officials whisked them away for dope tests the moment they stepped out of the team bus at the entrance of the Asian Games Village.

The Times of India

Chances of wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh featuring in Asian Games as good as over

HANGZHOU: The chances of participation of the three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were denied entry by the Chinese government for the Asian Games, are as good as over.

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The Hindu

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Independent UK

The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber

The Independent UK

Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue

The Asian Games are set to go in China

The Hindu

IOC limits OCA presidential candidates’ activities during elections review

IOC has requested a check on two candidates for OCA president's post until its review of the OCA elections is complete. IOC's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer has asked OCA's acting president to ensure the two candidates abstain from engaging in any communication with OCA's voting members or participating in…

The Hindu

IOC asks Randhir Singh to continue as OCA acting chief

International Olympic Committee

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IOC asks Randhir Singh to continue as OCA acting president

Indian Olympic Association

The Hindu

International Olympic Committee asks Randhir Singh to continue as OCA president

The International Olympic Committee has asked Randhir Singh to continue as the acting president of Olympic Council of Asia in view of its investigation into the continental body’s elections held in Bangkok earlier this month.

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