Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
Al Jazeera English reports: Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
This sports story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Asian Cup, Asian Tour and Saudi Invitational.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Asian Cup, Asian Tour, Saudi Invitational, Houthi
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