AFC open to postponing Asian Cup as attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt sports calendar
A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering postponing the Asian Cup from its scheduled date in 2028 due to the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The attacks, which included a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday that killed at least 12 people and wounded over 300, have disrupted the sports calendar.
The Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, originally planned for October, has been postponed to December 27-30 as a result of the same incident. The AFC cited the need to meet the highest standards and assess the organizational and logistical challenges associated with hosting the tournament, as they could impact the quality of the audience experience.
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