Delhi Put Forward to Replace Hanoi as Host of 2019 Asian Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is seeking government support to put forward Dehli as the potential host for the 2019 Asian Games.

A new host is being looked for after Vietnam’s Hanoi withdrew their hosting righrs due to a lack of preparation and worries over cost.

Speaking to the Press Trust of India news agency, viagra IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said: “We want to host the 2019 Asian Games after Vietnam’s withdrawal. We will take a final decision in an IOA general body meeting which will be held most likely next month.

“We are waiting for the new government to be formed and hoping to get its approval. We have all the infrastructure in Delhi. I feel it’s a matter of getting government approval.”

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will appoint the host city and when asked if the IOA had spoken to them, pharm Mehta unofficial talks had taken place, but the new Indian government was needed first.

The OCA is set to make a decision on September 20 during the Incheon Asian Games, with Indonesia and Chinese Taipei  being reported as possible 2019 hosts