More than 4,500 athletes from 45 nations are expected in Riyadh in December.

Organisers expect 7,000–8,000 athletes and will open a 14,000-place volunteer drive on 5 December.

The long-delayed 14th South Asian Games have new dates and a new host city.

Saudi Arabia hosts its first Olympic Council of Asia event from 13 to 21 December.

India finished fourth with 114 medals, their best haul at an Asian Para Games, as China topped the table in Aichi-Nagoya.