Sheikh Fahad: Hosting OCA General Assembly reflects Kuwait's prominent role in Asian sports
In a statement issued Thursday, Sheikh Fahad said the Kuwait Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the OCA, has completed all necessary preparations to welcome this major continental event, which unites the Asian Olympic sports family.
The official General Assembly meeting will take place next Monday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with the participation of presidents and officials representing the National Olympic Committees of 45 Asian nations. The event will also be graced by the presence of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Dr. Thomas Bach.
Sheikh Fahad highlighted that approximately 400 distinguished sports figures from across Asia and around the globe have been invited to attend this significant gathering, which aims to further the development of the Olympic movement across the continent.
In a related event, Sheikh Fahad announced that the Kuwait Olympic Committee will also host the 37th meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Gulf Olympic Committees this Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel. He emphasised the importance of this meeting in strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the shared goals of Gulf sports development.
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