IOC not consulted on Saudi desert Winter Games plan
The IOC states it was not consulted over Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which involve constructing new venues in a desert region with no winter sports infrastructure, contradicting IOC sustainability guidelines.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe IOC states it was not consulted over Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which involve constructing new venues in a desert region with no winter sports infrastructure, contradicting IOC sustainability guidelines.