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3 weeks agoSaudi's Neom replaced by Almaty as Asian Winter Games host
Announcing the decision on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamas Al Thani thanked Kazakhstan for its commitment to and development of winter sports. "Almaty is a city with deep connections to winter sports and we have very fond memories of when we last hosted the Asian Winter Games in 2011," he said at a press conference. "We have no doubt we will build on this legacy and deliver an unforgettable Games in 2029," Al Thani added.
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