Asian Games

Asian Games in China postponed because of spread of COVID-19

By STEPHEN WADEMay 6, 2022 GMT

Less than three months after Beijing hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Olympic Council of Asia said Friday that this year's Asian Games in China are being postponed because of concerns about the spreading omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country.

Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034

December 16, 2020 GMT

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — The 2030 Asian Games were awarded to Doha on Wednesday and the 2034 event went to Riyadh after a deal was struck between the rival nations...

AP PHOTOS: Memorable 2-week Asian Games end in Indonesia

September 3, 2018 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Asian Games ended on Sunday, with China, Japan and South Korea — as always — dominating the two-week event...

Bach: No Olympic future for esports until ‘violence’ removed

By STEPHEN WADESeptember 1, 2018 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach isn't certain if, or when, esports might be incorporated into the Olympic Games...

Esports into Asian Games; Could the Olympics be next?

By STEPHEN WADEAugust 27, 2018 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Esports is debuting as an exhibition sport at the Asian Games and is targeted for full inclusion in four years at the games in Hangzhou, China...

For the first time since war, this gold belongs to Korea

By JOHN PYEAugust 26, 2018 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — There was no dividing them. The folk song Arirang played and the "unification" flag was raised to celebrate the first gold medal by a combined Koreas team at a major multi-sport event.

Chinese baseball team takes over Texas minor league club

By STEPHEN HAWKINSJuly 25, 2018 GMT

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — The starting lineups are announced in English and Spanish at home games for the independent Texas AirHogs...

A look at North-South Korean sports ties

January 8, 2018 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Despite the frosty political ties between their home countries, athletes from North and South Korea have sometimes produced emotional scenes of reconciliation at international sports events...