Sheikh Joaan meets South Korea Sport and Olympic chief to advance collaboration

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) H E Sheikh Joa...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC) President Seungmin Ryu on the sidelines of the ongoing ITTF meetings following the conclusion of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals - Doha 2025 yesterday.

The meeting marked the first official engagement between the two National Olympic Committees since Ryu’s election earlier this year. 

A highly respected figure in international sport, Ryu brings to his leadership deep experience as both an Olympic champion and a long-time contributor to Olympic institutions, including his role as Chairman of the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation.

The leaders exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Qatari and Korean sports institutions, with particular emphasis on Olympic development, legacy planning, and strategic engagement across both summer and winter disciplines. 

The conversation also reflected the shared ambition of both NOCs to deepen cross-regional partnerships and advance sport as a platform for long-term collaboration.