According to OCA website, the President of the Olympic Council of Asia, His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, is making efforts to avoid a vote at the OCA General Assembly on Wednesday between the two countries bidding to host the 21st Asian Games in 2030.
At the 74th OCA Executive Board meeting held in Oman, Muscat, the EB members authorised the OCA President to talk with officials of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The 39th OCA General Assembly is all set to take place on 16 December and the 45 National Olympic Committees are due to vote for the host city in 2030.
H.E. said: “I believe in the OCA that we always show solidarity and unity, and for this reason, I will try to find a solution,” he told the meeting. “I have visited both cities and they are ready to host the Asian Games in 2030. They have great financial support, great sports infrastructure and great support from all levels of government. I will talk to them both tonight and try to find a win-win situation.”
The Chairman of the OCA Advisory Committee, Ng Ser Miang of Singapore, said: “We have received the report of the OCA Evaluation Committee and it is clear we have two wonderful bids from two excellent cities. I fully support you on this.”
“In this case, all were winners and there were no losers,” he added. If His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah cannot find a solution in Muscat on Tuesday night, the voting will go ahead for the 2030 Asian Games Host City.
Source: OCA
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