Qatar Receives OCA Flag to Host 21st Asian Games

Nagoya, Japan, October 04, 2026 : The State of Qatar officially received the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag on Sunday during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, marking the start of its journey toward hosting the 21st edition of the Games in 2030 under the slogan "The Games We Live For."

Prime Minister Receives Flag on Qatar's Behalf

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received the OCA flag on behalf of the State of Qatar during the official handover ceremony.

Doha 2030 Identity, Slogan Unveiled

The ceremony also saw the unveiling of the Doha 2030 identity and "The Games We Live For" slogan, which will accompany Qatar's journey over the next four years leading up to hosting the Asian Games in Doha in 2030.

Identity Blends Heritage with Future Vision

The identity draws on elements of Qatari heritage while looking toward the future and the next generation, while "The Games We Live For" reflects the aspirations of athletes and nations, positioning the Asian Games as an opportunity to achieve success and inspire audiences and future generations.

Doha's Second Hosting Comes 24 Years After First

Doha's hosting of the 21st Asian Games in 2030 comes 24 years after it first hosted the event in 2006.

Source: QNA