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The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today presented to the OCA Evaluation Committee how it plans to deliver a celebration of sustainable progress, sport for life and peaceful diversity, reflecting the resilience, strength and ambition of Asia, the OCA and Qatar. On a full opening day of the Evaluation Committee visit, Doha 2030 combined detailed presentations with interactive visits of the city’s world-class venues to explain why it is bidding and how it can guarantee a Gateway to a Magical Asian Games.

The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today welcomed members of the OCA Evaluation Committee to the Qatari capital as it prepares to showcase the city’s Games readiness and commitment to serving as a Gateway to legacy now for Asia. Members of the OCA Evaluation Committee were greeted on arrival into Doha’s 5 star Hamad International Airport, which, serving more than 174 destinations, would provide a true Gateway to accessibility for the OCA family. Doha 2030 CEO His Excellency Jassim Bin Rashid Albuenain

The Indian 4x400m mixed relay team's silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games has been upgraded to gold following the disqualification of original winners Bahrain on account of a doping ban handed to one of its runners. Bahrain, which had topped the 4x400 mixed relay final, was disqualified after Kemi Adekoya was handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing a dope test. Official confirmation: India's 4x400 mixed relay team of Mohammed Anas, Poovamma, Hima Das, and Arokia Rajiv at the 2018