Asian Games

Asian Games

Why in News?

  • The 2030 Asian Games were awarded to Doha, Qatar and the 2034 event went to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a deal was struck between the rival nations.
  • Doha beat Riyadh for the 2030 Games in the vote at the Olympic Council of Asia’s (OCA) general assembly.
  • Saudi Arabia is one of four countries which has imposed a trade and travel boycott on Qatar since 2017.
  • Qatar will also host the 2022 World Cup.