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Sheikh Joaan attends CANOC General Assembly in Curacao

Published: 19 Oct 2026 - 09:46 am | Last Updated: 19 Oct 2026 - 09:47 am
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Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday attended the General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), held in Curacao with the participation of representatives of National Olympic Committees from across the Caribbean.

H E Sheikh Joaan’s participation comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Olympic Council of Asia and CANOC and expand opportunities for partnership between the two organisations, supporting the development of the Olympic Movement in both regions.

The OCA President's participation also reflects a shared commitment to exchanging expertise and strengthening solidarity among National Olympic Committees in Asia and the Caribbean.