“Discussions are underway and I believe there would be great interest in the Asian Games amongst our member sports,” Coates told News Ltd media. "I believe participating in the Asian Games would be very good for us." The Asian Games, the biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics, will have 45 OCA member countries competing in 2018. Both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are scheduled for 2022, presenting a logistical challenge should Australia hope to send athletes to both. Australia qualified for the 2010 and 2014 soccer World Cups through Asian qualifying and hosted the 2015 Asian Cup.

Source: The Star February 22, 2017 00:21 UTC