Iran name fencing coach as Chef de Mission for Asian Beach Games
Fencing coach Peyman Fakhri has been selected as Iran’s Chef de Mission for next year’s rescheduled Asian Beach Games in Sanya.
Al-Musallam campaign for FINA President backed by Kuwait Government
Husain Al-Musallam's campaign to become the next President of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) has received a boost after it was officially backed by the Kuwait Government.
OCA Women and Sports Committee chair highlights policies to develop women's sport in presentations
The chair of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Women and Sports Committee was a prominent speaker at two recent webinars.
IOC expresses concern over Government interference in South Korean NOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued another warning to the South Korean Government over interference in the country's National Olympic Committee (NOC) after plans to split the body into two separate entities were seemingly revived.
Hangzhou 2022 tops agenda at OCA Media Committee meeting
Organisers of the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou are expecting around 9,000 members of the media to cover the event from the Chinese city.
Cambodia NOC President says country should prioritise hospitality over medals at 2023 Southeast Asian Games
Cambodia should prioritise hospitality and the environment over winning medals when the country hosts the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, according to National Olympic Committee President Thong Khon.
Uzbekistan NOC to hold online conference on science in sport in November
The National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan is set to hold an online conference on modern science in Olympic sports.
OCA confident Hangzhou 2022 can overcome "huge challenge" of organising Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is confident organisers of the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou can overcome the "huge challenge" of staging the event, according to director general Husain Al-Musallam.
United Arab Emirates NOC Board elections formally postponed until after Tokyo 2020
The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) has postponed elections for its Executive Board after the body's General Assembly approved a proposal to do so.
Saudi Arabia NOC hosts inaugural International Athletes' Virtual Forum
The Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC) has hosted its inaugural International Athletes' Virtual Forum, with the aim of supporting athlete well-being and developing national sport.
Indonesia offers to assist Tokyo 2020 organisers as weightlifting golds targeted
Indonesian Olympic Committee President Raja Sapta Oktohari has written to counterparts in Japan to offer assistance ahead of the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Karate and dancesport to be inducted into Philippine Olympic Committee
Karate and dancesport are set to be inducted as regular members of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
Uzbekistan to hold Online International Weightlifting Cup to celebrate Independence Day
Uzbekistan is to host an Online International Weightlifting Cup as part of the country's Independence Day celebrations.
Saudi Arabian Athletes' Commission to host first international forum
The Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee's (SAOC) Athletes' Commission is due to host its first international athletes forum later this week.
Sri Lankan NOC hold webinar on sexual abuse and harassment in sport
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has held a webinar on sexual abuse and harassment in sport.
