Doha:The State of Qatar has officially received the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag, marking the beginning of its preparations to host the 21st Asian Games in 2030. The handover occurred during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani accepted the OCA flag on behalf of Qatar during the official ceremony.
During the event, the identity for Doha 2030 was unveiled alongside the slogan "The Games We Live For," which will guide Qatar's efforts over the next four years leading up to the Games. This identity incorporates elements of Qatari heritage while aiming to inspire future generations.
Qatar's hosting of the 21st Asian Games in 2030 will occur 20 years after it first hosted the event in 2006.