Qatar has won the rights in a bid against Saudi Arabia to host the Asian Games in 2030. The selection was made at the 39^th OCA General Assembly in Muscat, Oman just now after votes were collected from all 45 National Olympic Committees.

The @AsianGamesOCA announced today that Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games in our state-of-the-art venues, another event to be added to our growing record of international sporting achievements. #YourGateway #Doha2030https://t.co/at1MtW0OTw

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) December 16, 2020

The General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia unanimously agreed that the winner of the voting would host the Asian Games 2030 and the runner up would host the to host the Asian Games. This means that while Qatar will host the 2030 edition, Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Games in 2034.

This will be the second time Qatar will be hosting the Asian Games. It hosted a very successful event in December 2006.

Qatar had pledged that if it wins the bid, it will organise an extraordinary Asian Games in 2030 which will be an exceptional experience of a lifetime for participants and spectators alike. It already has the experience of hosting the Asian Games in 2006 for the very first time and it was a huge success. (QNA)

مرحباً بعودة الآسياد 🇶🇦💪 pic.twitter.com/QSLuBYomPU

— Doha 2030 (@agdoha2030) December 16, 2020

His Excellency President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Chairman of Doha 2030 Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani makes a speech

H.E. Sheikh Joann started his speech at the 39^th OCA General Assembly with the following statement (Doha 2030 Twitter):

"Before I begin, I would like to recognise the team from Riyadh 2030. Congratulations on your bid. We wish you luck today.”

Listen to his speech below:

pic.twitter.com/jiT1Jwowf5

— Doha 2030 (@agdoha2030) December 16, 2020

Her Excellency CEO of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani makes a speech

Listen to H.E. Sheikha Hind's speech during the 39^th OCA General Assembly:

HER EXCELLENCY SHEIKHA HIND
BINT HAMAD AL-THANI
VICE CHAIRPERSON & CEO OF QATAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.. “CELEBRATING THE UNIVERSALITY OF SPORT” pic.twitter.com/fDmIzkTNE9

— Doha 2030 (@agdoha2030) December 16, 2020

Marketing and Communications Director of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikha Asma Al-Thani makes a speech

Listen to Sheikha Asma's speech:

SHEIKHA ASMA THANI AL-THANI
DOHA 2030 & QOC MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR “Because of our investment in sport over the years, we are in the unique position to propose a new kind of bid.” pic.twitter.com/WMZ6LxociX

— Doha 2030 (@agdoha2030) December 16, 2020

His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani makes a speech

Listen to the speech of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani below (Doha 2030 Twitter):

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani,Minister of Foreign Affairs“I don’t think there is any question in this room as to the level of dedication and support the Qatari government gives to sport. Sport is in our DNA and it is truly part of our national identity“ pic.twitter.com/IdjbaIDdYP

— Doha 2030 (@agdoha2030) December 16, 2020

Sources: QNA; Doha 2030 Twitter; Doha 2030 Twitter

Further reading:

• All you need to know about Qatar's bid to host the Asian Games 2030
• Doha 2030 promises an extraordinary Asian Games experience for all
• OCA President making efforts to find host city solution before 2030 Asian Games vote
• Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee reveals Project Legacy 21
• H.H. Sheikha Moza meets with Evaluation Committee of Olympic Council of Asia
• Doha 2030 promises the best sports experience for fans and athletes
• Doha 2030 submits Candidature File to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
• Slogan and logo for the Doha 2030 Asian Games bid campaign revealed
• Qatar Olympic Committee submits intention to bid for 2030 Asian Games

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