— Published July 6, 2026

Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani will retain the presidency of the Olympic Council of Asia

OCA

No opponent for Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani. Elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia in January for to resume the mandate of Raja Randhir SinghThe Qatari is already assured of continuing until 2035. The deadline for submitting applications has passed, and the OCA confirms that it has received applications from 27 National Olympic Committees in support of the incumbent president. the 2027-2035 termNo other applications for the position of OCA president have been submitted. Therefore, there will be no suspense. Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani will be re-elected at the next OCA General Assembly, in Doha, on January 27, 2027.