QOC president meets Korean counterpart
The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the sports institutions of Qatar and the Republic of Korea, with a focus on developing the Olympic Movement, planning for a sports legacy, and expanding areas of strategic cooperation in summer and winter sports.
Secretary-General of QOC Jassim Rashid Al Buainain attended the meeting.
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