Doha, April 05 (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held on Sunday its 39th General Assembly meeting.

The meeting was chaired by HE QOC President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, in the presence of HE First Vice President of the QOC Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana; HE Second Vice President of the QOC Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari; HE Secretary General of the QOC Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain; along with presidents and representatives of the sports federations and committees affiliated with the QOC.

During the meeting, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his appreciation to the sports federations and committees, commending the achievements of Qatari national teams across various sports during 2025.

He also urged them to intensify their efforts in the coming phase, particularly in light of key upcoming events, foremost among them the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026.

The General Assembly also approved the admission of the Qatar Police Sports Federation and the Qatar Military Sports Association as members of the Qatar Olympic Committee. The Assembly also reviewed the QOC's budget for the fiscal years 2025–2026 and approved the final accounts for the fiscal years 2024–2025.

The General Assembly proceedings commenced with the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting (No. 38), held on 5 December 2024.

This was followed by a presentation highlighting the QOC's sporting achievements in 2025, as well as upcoming major events to be hosted by Qatar, including the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, the West Asian Youth Games 2027, and the FIVB Volleyball World Championship Qatar 2029.

The meeting also reviewed upcoming multi-sport events, including the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, in April 2026; the Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026; the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2026; and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2026.

HE Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain emphasized the importance of the topics discussed during the 39th QOC General Assembly meeting, particularly those related to the latest developments in the sports sector and supporting the continued progress of Qatari sport. He noted that the outcomes of the meeting will contribute to advancing the efforts of the QOC and strengthening its role in elevating sport across all levels.

He explained that the QOC continues its dedicated efforts to develop the sports sector and reinforce Qatar's presence across regional, continental, and international platforms, guided by an ambitious vision aimed at advancing the sports system and achieving further accomplishments, under the leadership of HE President of the QOC Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani.

The Secretary General added that the upcoming phase carries particular importance, especially in light of Qatar's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036. He also stressed the significance of upcoming participations.

HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain further noted that the admission of the Qatar Police Sports Federation and the Qatar Military Sports Association into the membership of the QOC represents a strategic step toward enhancing sports integration, exchanging technical and administrative expertise, and developing qualified sports cadres.

This will contribute to improving the overall performance of national teams and further strengthening Qatar's presence and distinction in international sporting arenas. (QNA)