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Olympic Movement sends $1m aid for Turkey, Syria quake victims

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Feb 13, 2023 21:02

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Following the devastating earthquake that recently hit Turkey and Syria, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the European Olympic Committees (EOC) and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) will donate a total of $1 million to help the Olympic community in the areas affected by the natural disaster.

The IOC and OCA will each give $250,000, EOC will give €‎250,000, while the ORF will make available an additional amount of $260,000 for immediate emergency assistance to the local population and refugees in Turkey.

Oct 04, 2022 15:10

Saudi Arabia’s Trojena NEOM City to host Asian Winter Games '29

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Saudi Arabia will soon be a playground for winter sports with Trojena, NEOM City being chosen as host of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2029 during the 41st General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia on Tuesday. It will be the first West Asian city to host the Asian Winter Games.

Jul 19, 2022 18:07

OCA announces new dates for 19th Asian Games - Hangzhou

KUWAIT: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Tuesday announced the new dates for the 19th Asian Games, which will now be held in Hangzhou from 23rd September to 8th October 2023.

May 06, 2022 16:05

Asian Games Hangzhou shelved; Asian Youth Games Shantou axed

TASHKENT: Following detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) executive board (EB) Friday decided to postpone the 19th Asian Games, which were scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from 10 to 25 September.

Mar 02, 2021 16:03

AESF to oversee technical conduct of Asian Games '22 esports events

HONG KONG: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) has confirmed the introduction of the new program, ‘Road to Asian Games’ for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games. In addition, the OCA has confirmed again the appointment of the AESF as the only Technical Delegate who will take charge of all the matters of technical conduct for esports events at the 2022 Asian Games.

Dec 16, 2020 19:12

Doha wins vote to stage 21st Asian Games 2030

MUSCAT, Oman: Doha, capital city of Qatar, will host the Olympic Council of Asia’s 21st Asian Games in 2030. Doha beat Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a vote of 45 National Olympic Committees at the 39th OCA General Assembly held here and online on Wednesday, December 16. Doha lasted hosted the Asian Games in 2006. Riyadh will host the 22nd Asian Games in 2034.

Aug 10, 2020 17:08

New dates for 6th Asian Beach Games, Sanya – China

KUWAIT CITY: The Olympic Council of Asia announced Monday that the 6th Asian Beach Games to be held in the City of Sanya, China will now commence on 2nd of April 2021 and culminate on 10th of April 2021. The name of the Games, i.e. The Sixth Asian Beach Games Sanya 2020, and the logo of the Games shall remain unchanged.

Apr 24, 2020 12:04

Doha, Riyadh bid for Asian Games 2030; India misses out

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that it has received two bids to host its showpiece event, the Asian Games, in 2030.

Mar 05, 2019 12:03

Randhir Singh to head 2022 Asian Games co-ordination panel

BANGKOK: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced in its general assembly meeting on Sunday that Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh will head the co-ordination committee of the 2020 Asian Beach Games and the 2022 Asian Games, both of which will be held in China, Press Trust of India reports.

Mar 04, 2019 16:03

OCA paves way for cricket’s return in 2022 Asian Games

BANGKOK: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) honorary VP Randhir Singh announced on Sunday at its General Assembly meeting in the Thai capital city that cricket will be a part of the 2022 edition of the Asian Games competition in China, Press Trust of India reports.

Feb 20, 2019 13:02

Fans to have a say in deciding sports for Asian Games 2022

MUMBAI: The Asian Games has come up with a new fan engagement campaign on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter which will make them voice their opinions on the sports to be included for the 2022 edition of the tournament.

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