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2029 Asian Winter Games Postponed Amid Construction Delays

1/25/2026

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The Saudi Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia postponed the 2029 Asian Winter Games, planned for the Trojena ski resort in NEOM, on January 24.
The decision cites construction delays and logistical challenges, with no specific reasons given, and notes difficulties meeting deadlines amid lower oil revenues.
Saudi Arabia will instead host standalone winter sports events to promote development, amid ongoing criticisms of desert feasibility since 2022.

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The Saudi Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia postponed the 2029 Asian Winter Games, planned for the Trojena ski resort in NEOM, on January 24.
The decision cites construction delays and logistical challenges, with no specific reasons given, and notes difficulties meeting deadlines amid lower oil revenues.
Saudi Arabia will instead host standalone winter sports events to promote development, amid ongoing criticisms of desert feasibility since 2022.