Delegates from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) were also in attendance at the meeting in Lausanne, where all parties agreed that the Libya NOC elections would take place no later than June 8 this year.

It was also agreed that the NOC Elective General Assembly will be made up of representatives from the national sports federations recognised by the respective International Federation.

In addition, national sports federations will be urged to hold their own elections as soon as possible, in collaboration with their respective International Federations.

Representatives from the Libyan Sports Ministry promised that the Government would not interfere with the elections, nor the NOC itself or the national federations, and expressed the support of the government to adhere to the principles and rules of the Olympic Charter and the International Federations.


The IOC stated their appreciation to all parties at the "fruitful" meeting for their willingness to work together to benefit the Olympic Movement in the country.

Libya is still very much in a transition period following the Libyan Civil War in 2011, which led to the death of dictator Muammar Gaddafi and ultimately the overthrowing of his Government. 

Libya, who made their debut in the Olympics at Tokyo in 1964, sent a team of four athletes to London last year, two track and field athletes, a judoka and swimmer.

Libya has never won a medal in the Olympics. 

This news from the meeting with the IOC follows positive steps towards the country's planned hosting of the African Cup of Nations in 2017 earlier this month, when it was announced that there are plans to build up to three new stadiums in the country. 

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