CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced the 3rd edition of Asian Youth Games, which will be hosted in Shantou in China from November 20 to 28, 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -People’s Republic of China first competed at the Asian Games in 1974. China has led the gold medal count in each Asian Games since 1982.

Detailed explanation-3: -The next games are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China.

Detailed explanation-4: -In its history, two nations have hosted the Asian Youth Games. Forty-five nations have participated in the Games. The last Games was held in Nanjing, China from 16 to 24 August 2013 and the next games will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in 2025.