Qatar and Saudi Olympic academies sign cooperation agreement

Tashkent: The Qatar Olympic Academy signed a cooperation agreement yesterday with the Saudi Olympic Academy on the sidelines of the 46th General Assem...

Tashkent: The Qatar Olympic Academy signed a cooperation agreement yesterday with the Saudi Olympic Academy on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), currently underway in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

The agreement aims to strengthen regional and Gulf sports cooperation and comes as part of ongoing efforts to promote the Olympic movement and support sport as a tool for community and regional development.

Under the agreement, both sides will enhance cooperation in the development of sports training personnel, while supporting the exchange of knowledge and practical expertise between the two brotherly countries, reflecting the strong historical and sporting ties between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key provisions of the agreement include the exchange of invitations to attend courses, seminars, and conferences organized by both academies, enabling participants to benefit from diverse professional experiences.

The agreement also provides for the organization of joint training courses for professionals working in sports academies, with a focus on advanced training methodologies.