The Association of Asian Olympic Committees (OCA) can rub its hands: one of its historic partners, Tissot, is reportedly on the verge of extending its sponsorship contract. The Swiss brand could commit until 2030 as official timekeeper of the Asian Games. According to François Thiébaud, its executive director, the OCA's decision to award the 2026 Asian Games very early to the city of Nagoya, Japan, would not be unrelated to Tissot's decision to extend its lease.
— Published on October 3, 2018
