Sheikh Joaan visits Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen Olympic cooperation, promote regional sports development

Doha: First Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and Vice President for Asia HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani con...

Doha: First Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and Vice President for Asia HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani continued his regional tour across Central Asia with official visits to the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Uzbekistan.  The visits reflect his ongoing efforts to support the Olympic Movement, enhance collaboration with National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and advance the development of sports in the region in line with its future ambitions. Accompanying Sheikh Joaan on this tour were President of World Aquatics and Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia Husain Al Musallam and Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari.

Later that evening, a formal dinner was held in honour of Sheikh Joaan, attended by leading figures from Uzbekistan’s sports sector and featuring a cultural showcase celebrating the country's rich artistic heritage.