The Asian Games, which have been scheduled to be held in September 2022, will now be held in Hangzhou, China in September-October 2023.
Postponed Asian Games to be held in China in September-October 2023 (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSAsian Games to be held in China from September 23 to October 8 in 2023The Games have been postponed till 2023 resulting from Covid-19 disaster in ChinaThe OCA confirmed the brand new dates on Tuesday, July 19
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Tuesday, July confirmed that the postponed Asian Games shall be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 in 2023. The Asian Games have been scheduled to be held in September 2022 however the OCA confirmed the postponement till 2023 resulting from rise in Covid-19 instances in China earlier this yr.
The OCA created a “Task Force” to plan the brand new dates for the Asian Games in session with the Chinese Olympic Committee, and Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee amongst different stakeholders.
The Asian Games will thus be held lower than 8 months forward of the Olympic Games in Paris, scheduled to get underway in July 2024.
“The Task Force over the last two months held various discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee, Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC) and other stakeholders to find a window for the Games which did not conflict with other major international sporting events. The recommended dates by the Task Force were duly approved by the OCA EB,” the OCA mentioned in a press release.
“The OCA thanks HAGOC, the Chinese Olympic Committee, as well as the Governments at all levels for their hard work in preparing for the Games during the pandemic and ensuring they can take place next year. The OCA would also like to express its appreciation for the patience shown by the National Olympic Committees and International Federation/Asian Federations and other stakeholders.
“The OCA seems ahead to celebrating the very best Asian Games ever in Hangzhou in September 2023.”
Notably, China was capable of host the Winter Olympics, albeit in entrance of empty stands earlier this yr. However, the Asian Games have been postponed resulting from a spike in Covid-19.
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