Riyadh, Jan. 25 -- The 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia have been postponed, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Saturday.
In a joint statement, the two organizations said they had agreed on "an updated framework for future hosting" following extensive consultations. No new date was announced, with a revised timeline to be confirmed later.
The postponement reflects what the statement described as "a shared commitment to the long-term and sustainable development of winter sports in Saudi Arabia and the West Asia region."Under the revised approach, Saudi Arabia will initially host a series of standalone winter sports events over the coming years. The competitions are intended ...