# Qatar Eyes 2030 Asian Games and F1 Races

> Qatar takes over Asian Games hosting as F1 confirms Gulf races for 2026.
- Title: Qatar Eyes 2030 Asian Games and F1 Races · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Qatar takes over Asian Games hosting as F1 confirms Gulf races for 2026. Qatar will host the 2030 Asian Games after receiving the flag in Nagoya, with F1…
- Keywords: qatar, asian games, doha 2030, formula 1, f1 2026, abu dhabi, qatar grand prix, gulf races, olympic council of asia, 2036 olympics, news, world
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/07/qatar-eyes-2036-olympics-after-it-hosts-asian-games-as-f1-confirms-gulf-races
- Author: Aadel Haleem
- Published: 2026-10-07T05:00:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: qatar, asian games, doha 2030, formula 1, f1 2026, abu dhabi, qatar grand prix, gulf races, olympic council of asia, 2036 olympics, news, world
## Qatar Receives Asian Games Flag
Qatar formally took over hosting the Asian Games after receiving the Olympic Council of Asia flag in Nagoya on Sunday.
## Doha 2030 Identity Unveiled
Organisers revealed the new Doha 2030 identity with the slogan 'The Games We Live For' for the 2030 Asian Games.
## Qatar Tops Asian Games Medal Table
China led with 169 gold medals and 341 total medals, followed by Japan with 83 golds in the 2026 Asian Games.
## Qatar Expresses Interest in 2036 Olympics
Qatar is among seven countries, including India and South Africa, that have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics.
## F1 Confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races
Formula 1 confirmed the Qatar Grand Prix on 29 November and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6 December for the 2026 season.
## F1 Racing in Gulf Amid Tensions
Lewis Hamilton supports the Gulf races, while Max Verstappen urges F1 to avoid the region due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
## Key takeaway

Qatar will host the 2030 Asian Games after receiving the flag in Nagoya, with F1 confirming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi for 2026 despite regional tensions.