Host city | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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Motto | TBA |
Nations | TBA |
Athletes | TBA |
Events | TBA |
Opening | TBA |
Closing | TBA |
Opened by | TBA |
Torch lighter | TBA |
Main venue | TBA |
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On 21 November 2021, the Olympic Council of Asia announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2025 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. [3]
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