The General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) revealed the bid winners for two future editions of the quadrennial Asian Games.
Doha, Qatar has been announced as the host for the 2030 Asian Games, while Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 edition.
The Asian Games is the second-biggest multi-sport event outside of the Olympic Games, with the two aforementioned cities locked in a heated battle over hosting rights.
Per Reuters, OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah attempted to persuade one city to amicably hold the 2030 Games while the other agreed staged the following edition in 2034, avoiding a vote altogether. No agreement could be reached, so a traditional vote ensued.
Qatar was the hosts of the 15th edition of the Asian Games in 2006, while 2034 will mark Saudi Arabia’s first-ever hosting of the prestigious competition.
Hangzhou, China is set to be the 2022 host with preparations well underway.