Riyadh:The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) along with the Local Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) has announced a rescheduling of the event originally set for December 11 to 21, 2026. The games will now take place from March 28 to April 8, 2027.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the decision to delay the games was made after reviewing the organizational and logistical requirements in collaboration with relevant authorities, Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and sports federations. The revised dates aim to better align schedules, facilitate logistical preparations, and enable broader participation by the NOCs.
Both the OCA and the Local Organizing Committee have expressed confidence in Riyadh's readiness to host the event. They have confirmed that the organizational and operational arrangements are on track, supported by Saudi Arabia's robust sports infrastructure and its prior experience in hosting significant international events.
The parties involved have reiterated their commitment to ensuring a successful event and are looking forward to welcoming the participating delegations to Riyadh on the newly set dates.