Mixed martial arts will make its Asian Games debut next year in Nagoya, Japan, while cricket will remain on the programme after its controversial return at Hangzhou, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said.

Olympic Council of Asia says MMA will feature six events but there is uncertainty over where the cricket matches will be played in Nagoya.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent's premier sporting event, organisers said on