The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has a new president. The only candidate in the running, Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani was officially elected This Monday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The one who is president of the Qatar Olympic Committee and vice-president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) starts a two-year termHe is indeed there to ensure the end of that of Raja Randhir Singhwho withdrew for health reasons. The 79-year-old Indian had been elected in September 2024.— Published January 26, 2026
Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani elected president of the OCA
OCA
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has a new president. The only candidate in the running, Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani was officially elected This Monday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The one who is president of the Qatar Olympic Committee and vice-president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) starts a two-year termHe is indeed there to ensure the end of that of Raja Randhir Singhwho withdrew for health reasons. The 79-year-old Indian had been elected in September 2024.
