OOC Announces Support for Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani’s Candidacy for President of OCA

Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) has announced its support for the candidacy of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, for the presidency of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), affirming its confidence in his leadership capabilities and his significant contributions to advancing the Olympic movement both regionally and internationally.

This stance reflects the strong fraternal ties between Oman and the State of Qatar and aligns with the shared GCC vision that seeks to empower qualified national leaders to assume key positions in continental and international sports organizations.

OOC emphasized that this support comes as part of its commitment to strengthening the framework of GCC sports cooperation and encouraging GCC talents to occupy influential positions in the sports arena, thereby ensuring honorable representation for the region and supporting aspirations to elevate the Asian Olympic movement.

OOC also expressed its appreciation for Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani’s distinguished track record of sports achievements and ambitious vision, which constitute a solid foundation for driving progress and enhancing the status of Asian sports on the global stage.

OOC reaffirmed that this candidacy would contribute to advancing the Olympic movement in Asia and open new horizons for greater progress and integration, serving the interests of athletes across the continent and reinforcing the active Gulf presence within international sports organizations.