ASIAN GAMES
The Asian Games is a continental multi-sport event, held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games are organised by the Olympic Council Of Asia (OCA), an independent non-governmental not-for-profit sport organisation, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). All 45 members affiliated to the OCA are eligible to participate in the Asian Games.
The first ever multi-sport games in Asia were organized in the year 1913, in Manila, Philippines. Golf was played at the Asian Games for the first time in 1982, when the games were held in New Delhi, India.
For additional information, visit the OCA website and their golf specific page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 2022 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China. The Games were originally scheduled to take place in September 2022, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed. The Asian Games will now be held from 23 September 2023 to 8 October 2023. The golf competition will be held at the West Lake International Golf Course, located in Xihu District, Hangzhou.
For additional information, please visit 2022 Hangzhou.
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In 2026, the 20th Asian Summer Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026. The golf competition will be held at the Aichi Country Club Higashiyama Course.
For additional information, please visit 2026 Aichi-Nagoya
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On 16 December 2020, OCA General Assembly announced that Doha will host the 21st Asian Summer Games in 2030. Golf will be played on the Qatar Foundation Golf Course.
For additional information, please visit 2030 Doha.
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During the same OCA General Assembly, it was announced that Riyadh will host the 2034 Asian Summer Games. Golf will be hosted at the existing Nofa Golf Resort.
Additional information will be available on the official website, 2034 Riyadh