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His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), held a series of separate meetings with senior Olympic officials in Nagoya, Japan, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
H.E. Sheikh Joaan met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Ser Miang Ng, President of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Keith Joseph, and President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Mustapha Berraf.
The meetings focused on strengthening cooperation between the OCA and international and continental Olympic institutions. The officials explored opportunities to expand the exchange of expertise and knowledge while developing joint initiatives and programmes that support athletes and National Olympic Committees.
They also exchanged views on several matters of common interest and emphasised the importance of coordinating efforts to advance the global Olympic Movement.
The discussions further highlighted the vital role of sport in building bridges of communication, promoting mutual understanding and bringing people from different continents closer together.