What countries have withdrawn from the Asian Games?

Countries that withdrew from the 2023 Asian Games include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Israel, Cyprus, Turkey, New Zealand and Australia.

Qualifications:

Although Turkey, Israel, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Cyprus are geographically located in the Asian plate, they are not eligible to participate in the Asian Games because they are not members of the Olympic Council of Asia.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) play a major organizational role in the Asian Games and become one of the thresholds for participating countries. However, these countries are not on the list of OCA members, which makes them miss this grand event.

Take the initiative to quit:

New Zealand and Australia, two sports powers, voluntarily chose not to participate in the Asian Games, which caused many questions. After all, these two countries have always performed well in international sports events and are famous for their excellent competitive level and athletes' achievements.

However, each country has its own unique sports policies and strategies, and sometimes it chooses to focus on certain events while keeping a certain distance from others, which is one of the reasons why they decided not to participate in the Asian Games.

The significance of the Asian Games:

1, sports and national image

The Asian Games bear the national image of all countries and become a window to show national strength and culture. Sports events are not only physical competitions, but also the embodiment of national soft power. With the rise of Asian countries in international affairs, the status of sports events will be further enhanced and become an important tool for diplomacy and international exchanges.

2. Breakthroughs and dreams of athletes

The Asian Games provided thousands of athletes with opportunities to realize their dreams. Through unremitting efforts, they have surpassed themselves, which not only represents the honor of the country, but also sets an example for the younger generation. Sports will continue to inspire more young people to pursue Excellence.

3. Infrastructure construction and investment

The Asian Games promoted the infrastructure construction and the prosperity of the sports industry. The host country has invested a lot of money in the construction of venues and facilities, which has enhanced the city's international reputation and created employment opportunities. This kind of investment has a far-reaching impact on improving the level of sports and urban development.