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.Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026The Asian Cup football tournament is on track to take place in Saudi Arabia early next year, local organisers say, but golf’s Asian Tour has postponed the Saudi International indefinitely in the aftermath of a series of attacks on Riyadh.Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack, which took place on Saturday on Riyadh’s international airport. It killed 14 people and ⁠wounded more than 300.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carricklist 2 of 4DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwandalist 3 of 4Infantino apologises to FIFA council but critics remain unhappylist 4 of 4French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiumsend of listAustralia also withdrew its team from the urban cycling World Championships on Friday, citing safety concerns over travelling to Riyadh, where the event is scheduled to take place in early November.The Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh has a...