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Indoor and Martial Arts Games moved

Thai athletes take part in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. RISATO ANDO

The cabinet yesterday approved the postponement of the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) due to the Covid-19 pandemic, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

The sixth edition of the tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Chon Buri and Bangkok this month, will now be staged from March 10-19, 2022.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced earlier this year the postponement of the Games citing the global pandemic, travel restrictions and health protocols around the continent.

The Tourism and Sports Ministry then asked the government to approve the move which was endorsed by the cabinet during yesterday’s meeting.

Traisuree said the Tourism and Sports Ministry was told to seek advice…

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