The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has today (Thursday) announced that Doha and Riyadh will contest the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games, setting up another battleground in the ongoing enmity between…
Doha and Riyadh face off for hosting rights to 2030 Asian Games
Fireworks at closing ceremony of 2018 Asian Games at the GBK Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. (by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images).
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