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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC President meets Japanese Ambassador to Qatar
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), met on Thursday with H.E. Naoto Hisajima, Ambassador of Japan to the State of Qatar, at the QOC headquarters. The meeting was attended by H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the QOC. The meeting reviewed the strong sporting ties between the two countries and explored ways to further develop and strengthen cooperation in the coming period. Discussions also touched on topics of mutual interest, including preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships-Tokyo 2025 and the 20th Asian Games- Nagoya 2026. The meeting also discussed the promising opportunities for exchanging expertise between the two friendly nations in the fields of sports administration and the organization of major events, building on the extensive experience both sides possess in this domain — most notably Japan's hosting of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Qatar's successful staging of major world championships, including the recently concluded ITTF World Table Tennis Championships – Doha 2025. H.E. Sheikh Joaan reaffirmed the Qatar Olympic Committee's commitment to expanding international cooperation and knowledge exchange with friendly countries. He noted that the Qatari–Japanese partnership serves as a promising model for synergy in advancing the aspirations of the Olympic Movement and promoting sustainability and innovation in the sports sector at both regional and international levels.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC president meets Japan's ambassador to Qatar
DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Ambassador of Japan to the State of Qatar HE Naoto Hisajima. The meeting reviewed the strong sporting ties between the two countries and explored ways to further develop and strengthen cooperation in the coming period. Discussions also touched on topics of mutual interest, including preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships-Tokyo 2025 and the 20th Asian Games- Nagoya 2026. It also discussed the promising opportunities for exchanging expertise between the two nations in the fields of sports administration and the organization of major events, building on the extensive experience both sides possess in this domain. Sheikh Joaan reaffirmed the QOC's commitment to expanding international cooperation and knowledge exchange with friendly countries. He noted that the Qatari-Japanese partnership serves as a promising model for synergy in advancing the aspirations of the Olympic Movement and promoting sustainability and innovation in the sports sector at both regional and international levels. The meeting was attended by Secretary General of the QOC Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain.
The Mainichi
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Mainichi
Nagoya assembly member signs up 26 residents as Asian Games volunteers without permission
NAGOYA -- A third-term municipal assembly member here signed up 26 city residents as volunteers for next year's 20th Asian Games without their permission, it has been learned. Nagoya Municipal Assembly vice speaker Shinsuke Uezono, 49, apologized for registering the citizens as volunteers for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 games, as he struggled to meet his faction's quota of 30 per member, he explained at a press conference on May 25. He bowed in apology and mentioned feeling impatient after he could not gather enough names, having only signed up four people including himself and family members. He also said he worried that the false registrations would be found out. The Nagoya Municipal Government started an investigation and discovered the unauthorized registrations after inquiries began arriving around May 13, with citizens reporting, "I received an email saying a registration I have no memory of was completed," among similar complaints. Uezono stated that he used names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers listed on business cards he had previously exchanged with the 26 residents. He registered each without their consent. For the required birth dates, Uezono admitted he "filled them in by guessing." Uezono belongs to the "Nagoya minshu shigidan," affiliated with the former Democratic Party of Japan, which had set volunteer registration quotas for its members. As the April 25 deadline approached, Uezono said he became desperate and believed that, because the 26 people were not close contacts, "no one would know who registered them." Bowing his head in apology, he said, "I treated the personal information carelessly." Uezono said he has already apologized to three of the people affected. Asked about his future as a member of the assembly, he said, "I want to first apologize to everyone involved and then consult with the faction before deciding how to respond," adding that he currently does not intend to resign. The city began seeking volunteers for the event last October, aiming for a total of 9,780 applications. The registration deadline was initially set for the end of January, but was extended to the end of April due to slow response rates. Several municipal assembly members have also been encouraging people to apply.
Qatar Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Sheikh Joaan meets with Bangladesh Olympic Association President
Tribune News Network Doha H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), met with General Waker-uz-Zaman, President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA), who is currently visiting Doha. The meeting focused on exploring ways to strengthen bilateral sports cooperation and promote the exchange of expertise between both committees in the period ahead. The two sides discussed the ongoing progress of the Olympic movement in Bangladesh and the country's growing engagement at the continental level, reflecting its broader aspirations to cement a stronger presence on the Asian sports stage. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan reaffirmed the QOC's commitment to supporting National Olympic Committees across Asia and globally through knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable sports development and the advancement of the Olympic Movement. The talks also touched on preparations for the 20th Asian Games, set to be held next year in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Both sides exchanged views on ways to coordinate efforts and technical expertise to prepare their national teams, while exploring opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the lead-up to this major continental event. The visit highlighted Qatar's leading role in advancing sports development both regionally and internationally, and its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships within the global Olympic community. At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their shared aspiration to maintain close coordination and collaboration, in a manner that will further deepen ties between the QOC and the BOA and bring direct benefits to athletes in both countries as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Cricket confirmed for Asian Games
Cricket is officially set to feature in the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The confirmation came after a series of meetings between the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC). In an official statement, the OCA announced: "The OCA Board will still need to approve it, although we think that is just a formality. But until they do, it is not 100 percent," a Japan Cricket Association (JCA) official said. "The meeting will run from Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2, with the 3rd OCA Coordination Committee Meeting taking place over two days, May 1-2," he added. As in previous editions, cricket will be played in the T20 format. The final list of participating teams is expected to be confirmed during further meetings later this week. In the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, 14 men's teams and nine women's teams competed in the cricket tournament. India emerged as gold medallists in both the men's and women's events and will enter the 2026 Games as defending champions. One of the key topics under consideration is the selection of the venue. Organisers are reportedly exploring the use of a modular stadium— similar to the one used by the ICC in New York during the recent T20 World Cup. A JCA official confirmed that the cricket venue will be located in Aichi Prefecture, although the exact location remains undecided. "The venue for cricket will be in Aichi Prefecture, but the exact location has not been decided. Interest will be highnot only because of cricket's popularity in South Asia but also because the T20 format will be included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028," the OCA statement said. "This will be cricket's first appearance in the Olympics since 1900 in Paris, where Great Britain beat France by 158 runs in the final of the two-team tournament," it added. The 2026 Asian Games will feature 41 sports and are projected to attract around 15,000 athletes and officials from the OCA's 45 member National Olympic Committees. In the previous edition held in Hangzhou, Pakistan's men's cricket team endured a disappointing campaign. Entering the tournament at the quarterfinal stage, Pakistan was eliminated by Afghanistan in a rain-affected match that ended with no result. Afghanistan progressed to the semifinals based on a higher group-stage seeding. With the senior national team preparing for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, Pakistan fielded a second-string side in Hangzhou, led by Qasim Akram and including young talents such as Arafat Minhas and Khushdil Shah.
