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Kuwait Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait hosting of OCA meeting shows its status on sports map
Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Olympic Committee Chairman Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, which kicks off next Sunday under the slogan 'One Asia,' reflects the advanced status of Kuwaiti sports on the Asian Olympic sports map. In a press statement Thursday, Sheikh Fahad said that the Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the Olympic Council of Asia, has made all necessary preparations to host this major sporting event, which brings together the Asian Olympic sports family. The official meeting of the General Assembly will be held next Monday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with the attendance of the presidents and officials of the National Olympic Committees from 45 Asian countries, and with the presence of the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr Thomas Bach, he added. Sheikh Fahad also noted that about 400 sports figures from Asia and the world have been invited to attend this most important Asian sports gathering, which works to advance the Olympic movement on the continent. On another hand, Sheikh Fahad stated that the Kuwait Olympic Committee will host the 37th meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Gulf Olympic Committees next Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel, stressing the importance of this Gulf sports meeting. — KUNA
Arab Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Sheikh Fahad: Hosting OCA General Assembly reflects Kuwait's prominent role in Asian sports
KUWAIT, May 8, (KUNA): Chairman of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah, affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), set to kick off next Sunday under the slogan 'One Asia,' reflects the country's prominent position on the Asian Olympic sports map. 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.
Kuwait News Agency
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait News Agency
Olympic Cmte Chairman: Kuwait hosting of Asian Council meeting reflects its status on sports map
KUWAIT, May 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Olympic Committee Chairman Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, which kicks off next Sunday under the slogan "One Asia," reflects the advanced status of Kuwaiti sports on the Asian Olympic sports map. In a press statement Thursday, Sheikh Fahad said that the Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the Olympic Council of Asia, has made all necessary preparations to host this major sporting event, which brings together the Asian Olympic sports family. The official meeting of the General Assembly will be held next Monday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with the attendance of the presidents and officials of the National Olympic Committees from 45 Asian countries, and with the presence of the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr. Thomas Bach, he added. Sheikh Fahad also noted that about 400 sports figures from Asia and the world have been invited to attend this most important Asian sports gathering, which works to advance the Olympic movement on the continent. On another hand, Sheikh Fahad stated that the Kuwait Olympic Committee will host the 37th meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Gulf Olympic Committees next Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel, stressing the importance of this Gulf sports meeting. (end)
Arab Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait to host 45th OCA General Assembly under the Theme ‘One Asia'
KUWAIT CITY, May 6: Kuwait is set to host the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) next Sunday, under the theme 'One Asia.' The two-day gathering will bring together delegates from 45 Asian nations and around 400 prominent sports figures. OCA Director General Hussein Al-Musallam announced in a press statement that the assembly will be attended by officials from across Asia and the globe, including heads of National Olympic Committees. Notably, current International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach and newly elected IOC President-elect and former Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe will also attend. The event will also welcome a host of heads of Asian sports federations and influential international sports leaders. As part of the assembly, a cultural celebration will be held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, featuring folklore performances from China, India, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Kuwait — symbolizing the unity and diversity of Asia through sport. Al-Musallam emphasized that the assembly aims to strengthen the Olympic movement in Asia, promote sportsmanship, and uphold the values of friendship and mutual respect. He expressed hope that the meetings would produce impactful decisions to further advance Olympic sports across the continent. He also noted the importance of continued cooperation between the OCA and National Olympic Committees to develop sports infrastructure and support athlete success across Asia. Highlighting Asia's growing prominence in the global sports arena, Al-Musallam pointed out that the continent has hosted seven Olympic Games and continues to produce world-class athletes who excel at the highest levels of international competition.
