The Asian Olympic Council announced this Thursday that it has been decided to hold the next Asian Winter Games in the Kazakh city of Almaty in 2029.
– Raising North Korean flag costs Asian Olympic Council half a million dollars
– Asian Olympic Council offers Russian athletes opportunity to participate in Asian Games
Although the 2029 Winter Games were originally scheduled to be held in the city of Neom in Saudi Arabia, they were postponed last month. This came after it appeared that Riyadh would be delayed in delivering the ski resort as part of its massive project, raising the possibility of postponing the hosting by four years from the scheduled date.
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Almaty
Almaty is the former capital and largest city of Kazakhstan, situated in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. Historically a key stop on the Silk Road, it served as the nation’s capital until 1997 when the government relocated to Astana (now Nur-Sultan). Today, it remains the country’s major cultural and commercial hub.
Kazakh
The term “Kazakh” primarily refers to the Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia and the nation of Kazakhstan. Historically nomadic horsemen of the steppe, they formed a distinct identity and the Kazakh Khanate in the 15th century before being incorporated into the Russian Empire and later the Soviet Union. Today, Kazakh culture is celebrated for its traditions in music, crafts, and the epic oral poetry of the *aqyns* (bards).
Asian Winter Games
The Asian Winter Games are a multi-sport event held every four years for nations on the Asian continent, first organized in 1986 in Sapporo, Japan. They feature winter sports disciplines and are governed by the Olympic Council of Asia to promote winter sports in the region.
Asian Olympic Council
The Asian Olympic Council, now known as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), is the governing body of sports in Asia and is responsible for organizing the Asian Games. It was founded in New Delhi, India, in 1982, succeeding the earlier Asian Games Federation to better align with the Olympic movement. The OCA’s primary mission is to develop sport, culture, and education across the continent and to promote the Olympic values.
North Korean flag
The national flag of North Korea, officially adopted in 1948, features a central red band with a red star on a white disk, bordered by blue stripes. Its design symbolizes revolutionary traditions (red), sovereignty and peace (blue), and the purity of the Korean nation (white). The flag’s elements, including the star, represent the guiding principles of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.
Russian athletes
Russian athletes have a long history of success in international competitions, particularly during the Soviet era, where state-sponsored programs produced numerous Olympic champions. Following the dissolution of the USSR, Russian athletes continued to compete under the Russian flag, though recent years have seen significant controversy and sanctions due to widespread, state-sponsored doping schemes.
Asian Games
The Asian Games are a multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from across Asia. They were first held in New Delhi, India, in 1951 and were founded to promote solidarity and friendly competition among Asian nations.
Neom
Neom is a planned cross-border city and economic zone in northwestern Saudi Arabia, announced in 2017 as a flagship project of the country’s Vision 2030 initiative. It is designed to focus on advanced industries and sustainability, with its history being one of contemporary conception and rapid ongoing development rather than a long historical legacy.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern nation founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, unifying the regions of Najd and Hejaz. It is the birthplace of Islam, home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, which have been central to Islamic history and pilgrimage for over fourteen centuries. The modern kingdom is an absolute monarchy whose economy and global influence are heavily defined by its vast reserves of petroleum.
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, historically a walled oasis town and the historic seat of the Al Saud dynasty. Its modern transformation began after it was established as the national capital in 1932, accelerating dramatically with the oil boom of the 20th century into a major global metropolis and financial hub.
ski resort
A ski resort is a developed recreational area centered around skiing and other winter sports, typically located in mountainous regions. Historically, many modern ski resorts evolved from small mountain villages or logging towns, with the sport’s popularity surging after the invention of ski lifts in the early 20th century. These resorts now often feature groomed slopes, lift systems, lodging, and various year-round amenities.
