Saudi Arabia's Asian Winter Games: Postponed Amid Strategic Shift
Published on: Jan. 25, 2026, 2:24 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Saudi Arabia and the Olympic Council of Asia have postponed the 2029 Asian Winter Games indefinitely, originally set for the NEOM venue. Future standalone winter sports events will focus on sustainable development. The decision reflects economic pressures and criticism over hosting winter sports in Saudi's climate.
