Kazakhstan will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games after Saudi Arabia's withdrawal.

ALMATY – The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially open today, Feb. 6, in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with Kazakhstan ready to highlight its winter sports talents in front of a worldwide audience.

Kazakhstan has officially been designated as the host for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, following Saudi Arabia's withdrawal from the event. This announcement, made by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, marks a significant moment for the Central Asian nation, particularly in its quest to promote winter sports.

Almaty has been named the host city of the 10th Asian Winter Games. The corresponding document was signed in Milan (Italy) by President of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan Gennady Golovkin and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.

Doha: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) yesterday held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to

According to the ministry, 2025 was a landmark year for Kazakh winter sports. The national short-track team achieved one of its best seasons, winning gold in the 5,000-meter relay at the 9th Winter Asian Games in Harbin. The men’s team secured Olympic-distance relay gold. The team also earned silver in the mixed relay and women’s team events.

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The Winter Asian Games will return to Kazakhstan after nearly two decades, with an agreement signed in Milan confirming the country as the host for

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) today held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Al...

Kazakhstan will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games after the Olympic Council of Asia on Thursday named Almaty as the new venue, replacing Saudi Arabia.