OCA Contribution to the Relief Efforts in Asia  02-01-2005

H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah, President Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) stated that though we have all entered into the New Year of new beginnings and hope, yet our mind still lingers on the enormous tragedy that struck South of Asia and has caused unimaginable devastation and loss of lives.   The enormity of the disaster is unbelievable and we can only pray for the victims of the tragedy and assure them of our solidarity and hope.   

He also, on behalf of the Asian Olympic Family, conveyed his sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families.

President OCA further elaborated that in order to convey its sincere concern as well as show solidarity towards our Asian brothers, the OCA will be forwarding financial and other aids to the National Olympic Committees of the effect countries, with a request to forward the same to the concerned agencies for relief efforts.

SHEIKH AHMAD AL-FAHAD AL-SABAH
PRESIDENT, OCA