The Asian Games in Indonesia will feature 39 sports, more than at the last event in South Korea, with some unusual additions including bridge, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said Friday. But cricket, which was at the last two Asian Games, is being dropped after the OCA complained that major sides had failed to … Read more
Organisers of Indonesia’s 2018 Asian Games insisted Wednesday preparations were on track after the build-up was hit by corruption allegations and concerns about faltering organisation. With 18 months to go until the start of the world’s biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics, the flurry of early problems has sparked worries in a country with a … Read more
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) warned Monday that Indonesia faces “huge” challenges to prepare for the 2018 Asian Games, criticising a lack of coordination between different bodies organising the event. Jakarta was awarded the games in 2014 after the original host Vietnam withdrew due to financial problems, but the late decision meant the Indonesians … Read more