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Sheikh Joaan Elected OCA President at Tashkent Assembly

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, president of Qatar's Olympic Committee, was elected unopposed as President of the Olympic Council of Asia.
The 46th General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan elected him.
He became the 22nd president of the OCA.
The assembly approved Tashkent as host of the 2029 Asian Youth Games.
It discussed upcoming events, including the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.

History

Historical Context

Established on November 16, 1982, in New Delhi, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) emerged from earlier efforts to unify Asian sports, including the Asian Games Federation formed in 1949. With 45 member National Olympic Committees today, the OCA's recent leadership transition to Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and the decision to host the 2029 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent reflect its growing influence in promoting athletic collaboration across Asia.

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Story summary

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, president of Qatar's Olympic Committee, was elected unopposed as President of the Olympic Council of Asia.
The 46th General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan elected him.
He became the 22nd president of the OCA.
The assembly approved Tashkent as host of the 2029 Asian Youth Games.
It discussed upcoming events, including the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.

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