Olympic Council of Asia confirms esports will leave Asian Games after 2026

The OCA signed a host agreement with Kuwait on Sept. 21 to stage the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027, ending esports’ inclusion in the Asian Games after 2026.

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- OCA confirmed esports will not return to the Asian Games after Aichi‑Nagoya 2026.
- Kuwait will host the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027 under a signed host agreement (Sept. 21).
- The OCA expects the event to be biennial.
- The Kuwait event could feature up to 4,000 competitors and will include mind sports like chess and go alongside esports titles.
- Titles for the inaugural program have not been confirmed, but coverage notes League of Legends has been part of the Asian Games program through 2026.

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