Olympic Council Considers South Korea as Alternative Host for 2029 Asian Winter Games Over Saudi Arabia's Neom Concerns
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Summary
Olympic organizers are considering alternative hosts for the 2029 Asian Winter Games due to concerns that Saudi Arabia's planned Trojena ski resort in Neom may not be completed in time. The Olympic Council of Asia has formally approached South Korea's sports committee about potentially hosting the games instead, as doubts grow about the readiness of the unbuilt Saudi winter sports facility.
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The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has formally contacted the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC) to sound out the idea of the country hosting the games.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, the OCA has expressed concerns about whether the Trojena ski resort will be completed in time for the 2029 event.
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