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Harsh Criticism Rises Regarding the Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia

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Several groups and individuals have spoken out with concerns regarding the decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has no ski areas and the resort would have to be built in less than 6.5 years in order to be ready in time. The country does not have much of a snowsports track record. However, for […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 10, 2022
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A Closer Look at the Controversial Decision to Host the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia

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The Asian Olympic Committee approved the bid by Saudi Arabia to host the 2029 Asian Games. The sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal called it a “Great victory for the Saudi Nation and the whole gulf region.” The location will be a city called Neom, which at this stage does not exist. It is estimated that Saudi Arabia […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 5, 2022
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