The Olympic Council of Asia held its second seminar on gender equality Monday and Tuesday in Brunei. Prince Feisal, candidate for the IOC presidency in March, spoke at the opening of the seminar to call on the continent to tackle this issue head on. "We cannot allow difficulties to become excuseshe warned. Asia not only has the potential to bridging the gap between men and women in sport, but also to be the world leader in this field. As the largest continent, we have both a remarkable responsibility and opportunity »
He believes that the fight against harassment and abuse must be an absolute priority in this context. “A genuine commitment to gender equality and safe sport strengthens the Olympic Movement, making it more inclusive, more inspiring and more in line with the hopes of future generations", he explains. The president of the Jordanian Olympic Committee thus calls on the NOCs of all Asia to integrate gender equality into the heart of their strategies and their operations.
