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Qatar Tribune
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC President meets senior sports officials on sidelines of World Aquatics
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), on Monday met with Ms. Seiko Hashimoto, President of the Japanese Olympic Committee, H.H. Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Otabek Umarov, First Vice President of the Uzbek Olympic Committee, in separate meetings held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The meetings focused on ways to enhance sporting cooperation between the Qatar Olympic Committee and its counterparts in Japan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan. They also included an exchange of views on key issues currently facing the Asian sports landscape, particularly in the areas of athlete development, capacity building, and the exchange of technical and administrative expertise. The discussions also addressed the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya 2026 and the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh 2025, highlighting opportunities for joint cooperation to ensure the successful organization of both events in alignment with the aspirations of the Asian sporting movement. These meetings form part of a broader series of bilateral engagements led by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with leaders of the Olympic movement across the continent. They aim to foster stronger ties and knowledge-sharing among National Olympic Committees and contribute to the continued growth and development of sport in Asia at both regional and international levels.
Qatar Tribune
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC president meets several sports officials on margins of World Aquatics Championships
President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and First Vice-President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani held separate meetings on Monday with President of the Japanese Olympic Committee Seiko Hashimoto, HRH Vice-President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, and First Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan Otabek Amrulov, on the margins of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships currently held in Singapore. Throughout these meetings, they explored ways to enhance sports cooperation between QOC and its Japanese, Saudi, and Uzbek counterparts and shared perspectives on the foremost sport issues on the Asian stage, particularly in the areas of athlete development and exchange of expertise at the technical and administrative levels. In addition, the meetings tackled the ongoing preparations for the Asian Games Nagoya 2026 and the Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025, and addressed avenues for joint cooperation to organize these events in a manner that aligns with the aspirations of the Asian sports movement. These deliberations were part of a series of bilateral meetings Sheikh Joaan holds with leaders of the Olympic movement in Asia in the pursuit of strengthening bilateral cooperation, sharing expertise among national Olympic committees, and advancing Asian sports on the regional and global stages.
Arab Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Saudi Crown Prince meets Al-Ahli after AFC Champions League win
RIYADH, May 13: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received, in Jeddah, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee; Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation; Khalid Al-Ghamdi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Ahli Club along with members of the technical and administrative staff and players of the football team. The meeting was held in celebration of Al-Ahli Club's triumph in the 2025 AFC Champions League. The Crown Prince congratulated the club's officials and players on this significant national accomplishment and praised their exceptional performance, which reflects the remarkable progress of the Kingdom's sports sector. He emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum and continuing to work hard to elevate Saudi Arabia's presence and reputation on the global stage.
See - Sada Elbalad
12-05-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Ahli Jeddah Players & Officials After Winning 2024/25 AFC CL
Rana Atef Suadi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the first football team of Ahli Jeddah following their victory with the 2024/2025 AFC Champions League. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Crown Prince welcomed in Jeddah Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, along with Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Dr. Khalid Al-Eisa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Ahli Club Company, as well as members of the technical and administrative staff and the football players of the team, in celebration of their achievement in winning the 2024/2025 AFC Champions League title. The Crown Prince congratulated Al-Ahli's officials and players on this major national accomplishment, praising their outstanding performance, which reflects the progress being made in the sports sector. He emphasized the importance of continuing to work hard and strive for excellence to raise the Kingdom's profile on the global stage. Al-Ahli recently clinched the AFC Champions League title for the first time in their history, defeating Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final held at the "King Abdullah Sports City" stadium in Jeddah. With this victory, Al-Ahli became the first team to qualify for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Saudi Gazette
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Crown Prince receives Al-Ahli football team and Paralympic gold medalist Al-Qurashi
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Al-Ahli players following their 2025 AFC Champions League Elite triumph, and Paralympic gold medalist Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi, in recognition of their outstanding achievements that highlight the Kingdom's rising global stature in sports. Prince Mohammed received on Sunday Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Almisehal, Al-Ahli Saudi Club Chairman Khalid Al-Issa, along with the club's staff and players, on the occasion of their victory in the 2025 AFC Champions League Elite. The Crown Prince congratulated the officials and players of Al-Ahli on their historic achievement and outstanding performance, describing it as a reflection of the remarkable progress of Saudi Arabia's sports sector. He emphasized the importance of maintaining excellence and continuing efforts to elevate the Kingdom's presence on the global sports stage. In a separate meeting in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed also received Saudi national Paralympic athlete Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi to celebrate his gold medal victory at the Paris Paralympic Games. The Crown Prince commended Al-Qurashi's exceptional accomplishment, noting that such successes serve as inspiration for all Saudi athletes, men and women alike, to pursue excellence and proudly raise the Kingdom's flag at international competitions. Al-Qurashi expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince, calling the reception a great honor and a reflection of the leadership's continued support for Saudi athletes. The athlete had previously secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The reception was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
