South Korea’s Olympic chief harshly criticised the Hangzhou Asian Games organisers, branding their performance an outright “F” and citing poor logistics, biased officiating and inadequate athlete support.
Singapore’s Asian Games effort has taken an unexpected detour: some athletes are now staying aboard a cruise ship. Officials say a hotel shortage left them little choice – and they’re calling the floating quarters an unusual opportunity for team bonding
The OCA has enthusiastically endorsed Japan’s lean, cost-conscious model for future Asian Games, praising its use of compact venues and trimmed budgets as a sustainable blueprint for host cities
Across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, a bold play is underway: pouring billions into mega-events, launching elite leagues, and pioneering immersive digital fan experiences that are rewriting the rules of global sport and challenging decades of Western dominance
From an expanded FIFA World Cup to a high-stakes Winter Olympics, 2026 is set to ignite sports fever worldwide – stadium-sized spectacles, dramatic comeback runs from legends, and a fresh wave of next‑generation stars ready to seize the biggest stages