Asian Games 2022 postponed: Following detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (HAGOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Executive Board on Friday decided to postpone the 19th Asian Games, which were scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 10-25, 2022. Follow Asian Games 2022 LIVE updates with InsidepSport.IN
Asian Games 2022 postponed: Indian esports contingent to continue preparations for podium finishes
The new dates of the 19th Asian Games will be agreed between the OCA, the COC, and the HAGOC and announced in the near future. However, the above decision was taken by all the stakeholders after carefully considering the pandemic situation and the size of the Games.
Lokesh Suji, Director, Esports Federation of India and Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) said in a statement that the well-being of the athletes is the top priority and this news was expected as there was news floating about the Covid resurgence in China.
“While the wait gets longer but the excitement remains the same. We should look at this as a blessing in disguise, giving our Indian esports contingent more time to sharpen their skills to further our chances of podium finishes,” he said.
Esports is going to make its debut at the Asian Games 2022. In 2018 it was there as a demonstration title.
Asian Games 2022 postponed: Indian esports contingent to continue preparations for podium finishes
FIFA22 athlete Charanjot Singh said that they will continue with their practice.
