
Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani confirmed as sole candidate for Olympic Council of Asia Presidency
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Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed the nomination of HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani as the sole candidate for the positi...
Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed the nomination of HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani as the sole candidate for the position of President of the OCA.
The Olympic Council of Asia received only one nomination by the official deadline of 31 July 31, 2025 at 5pm Kuwait time.
The candidature of Sheikh Joaan reflects widespread regional support and consensus across the Asian sporting community.
HE currently serves as President of the QOC and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).
He has played a central role in strengthening Qatar’s global sporting profile and advancing cooperation within the international Olympic Movement.













