Asia

— July 9, 2026

The OCA supports the IOC's decision

The barriers are gradually falling for Russian sport. The IOC has decided to no longer recommend special treatment for Russian athletes, and therefore to... Read more "

— July 6, 2026

Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani without rival

There is no opponent to Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani. Elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia in January to succeed Raja Randhir Singh, the Qatari is... Read more "

— May 18, 2026

New president for the Kyrgyzstan NOC

Aivaz Omorkanov is the new president of the Kyrgyz National Olympic Committee. He was elected unopposed, as he was the only candidate on election day. Read more "

— April 30, 2026

New president for the Sri Lankan NOC

Asanga Chandana Seneviratne is the new president of the Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee. He was elected with 16 votes, compared to 11 for Jaswar Umaru, the previous president of the... Read more "

— April 26, 2026

Sanya 2026, "a symbol of hope" for peace

The sixth Asian Beach Games officially opened Wednesday evening in Sanya, China. Until April 30, 45 National Olympic Committees will compete in 14 sports. During... Read more "

— July 17, 2025

Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani candidate for the presidency of the OCA

The 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will take place on January 26, 2026. The body's executive board announced that a presidential election will be held at that... Read more "

— July 2, 2025

South Korea and Mongolia strengthen cooperation

The NOCs of South Korea and Mongolia signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul to strengthen their cooperation. This will include the organization of training camps... Read more "

— May 18, 2025

Kirsty Coventry: "My first priority is to listen"

After Dakar, where she met with the Coordination Commission for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Kirsty Coventry traveled to Kuwait for the General Assembly of the Olympic Council... Read more "

— May 15, 2025

Games calendar, influencers, women's representation: the results of the OCA AGM

With the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia now over, it's time to take stock. In addition to presentations by the IOC, Olympic Solidarity, and the President of... Read more "

— May 14, 2025

Thomas Bach: "Asia is at the forefront of innovation in sport"

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in Kuwait, welcomed Thomas Bach and his successor, Kirsty Coventry. The IOC President... Read more "