1st Asian Indoor Games Invitation Handover Ceremony 24-02-2005

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in coordination with the Organizing Committee of the Ist Asian Indoor Games Organizing Committee successful held the Invitation Handover Ceremony for the Ist Asian Indoor Games in Bangkok on 24th of February 2005.

The ceremony held at the Bitec Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok was presided by H.E. Sontaya Kunplome, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Government of Thailand.  The OCA was represented by its Vice President from South East Asia Mr. Celso Dayrit.  Delegates/Representatives of all Member NOCs attend the Ceremony and received the official invitation for participation in the first ever Asian Indoor Games amidst the very impressive and sporting atmosphere.

The Games official mascot and emblem were also lanched at the same time for the public awareness and Games promotion.  The Ist Asian Indoor Games will be held in Bangkok from 12th to 19th of November 2005.