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UAE Olympic Committee reviews final preparations for 2026 Asian Games

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • The UAE Olympic Committee met sports federation representatives in Dubai to review preparations for the country’s participation in the 2026 Asian Games.
  • Officials discussed administrative, technical and organisational arrangements for national teams and athletes, including procedures to complete before the event.
  • The Aichi-Nagoya Games will run from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with more than 11,000 athletes and 6,000 coaches and officials from 45 countries expected to attend.

The UAE Olympic Committee has begun reviewing the final arrangements for the country’s delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The committee held a joint coordination meeting with representatives of national sports federations at its Dubai headquarters on Tuesday morning. The discussions covered the administrative, technical and organisational requirements for the participating teams and athletes.

Officials also reviewed the procedures and preparations that must be completed in the coming period to ensure the UAE delegation is ready for the continental event.

Ahmed Al Tayeb, director of the Technical and Sports Affairs Department at the UAE Olympic Committee, presented details of the Games. The event is scheduled for September 19 to October 4, 2026, and is expected to bring together more than 11,000 athletes and 6,000 coaches and officials representing 45 countries.

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