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South Asian Regional Forum

16-12-2007
The South Asian Regional Forum was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 16th and 17th of December 2007, wherein the Chef-de-Mission of the Beijing 2008 Olympics from all the 8 Member NOCs participated along with one more NOC delegate...

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OCA Sports & Peace Committee

01-12-2007
The inaugural meeting of the OCA Sports & Peace Committee met in Amman (JOR) on December 1, 2007 under the chairmanship of HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein. Committee after thoughtful considerations have decided to rename ...

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Manuel Silvério participated in Hong Kong East Asian Games activities

10-11-2007
Vice President of the East Asian Games Association (EAGA) Manuel Silvério attended the 5th East Asian Games Planning Committee cocktail reception and the “2009 East Asian Games Moving On Stage 1 Concert” of Eason Chan in Hong Kong ...

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2AIG Curtains Down in a Great Success

03-11-2007
The 2nd Asian Indoor Games marks its conclusion with a closing ceremony last night at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, where approximately 2,700 athletes, team officials and invited guests witnessed the OCA President announced the end...

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OCA and MAIGOC Present Post-Games Report

02-11-2007
A joint press conference was held on 2nd November at the 2AIG Main Press Center, where OCA, together with MAIGOC presented a post-games report. Sitting at the head table were HE Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah as the President of OCA...

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OCA President in E-sports Awarding

30-10-2007
H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, president of OCA, in accompany with Manuel Silvério, Chairman of MAIGOC, was particularly arranged to have a taste of the exciting 2AIG events at the Macao East Asian Games. Together...

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GAGOC: We are here in Macao as the Future of Sports is in Asia

30-10-2007
Taking the 2nd Asian Indoor Games, the Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee, GAGOC, updated the media, at the 2AIG Main Press Center yesterday, with the preparation progress of the Guangzhou Asian Games...

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OCA Media Committee meets at the 2nd AIG in Macau

30-10-2007
Members from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Media Committee met yesterday during the Asian Indoor Games in Macau to discuss plans for promoting and internationalizing the Asian Games. “This is a good occasion ...

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Cultural Exchange Night Well Received

29-10-2007
The 2nd Asian Indoor Games Cultural Exchange Night, held at the Roman Amphitheatre of the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf yesterday, was attended by nearly 2,000 citizens, tourists, athletes and guests. The unique culture...

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51st OCA EB Meeting held in Macao

29-10-2007
Attended by all board members, the 51st OCA Executive Board Meeting was held on 29th October 2007 under the chair of its president, H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah. Work reports were made on different areas by the deputy presidents...

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OCA Merit Medal goes to Edmund Ho

29-10-2007
Taking the 2nd Asian Indoor Games, OCA banqueted the participating NOCs last night. HE Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, President of OCA, and Chief Executive Edmund Ho met before the welcome dinner, sharing comments on...

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The fifth Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run

28-10-2007
Macau, 28th October 2007: 300 children from Macau sprinted to the finish line at the Sai Van Lake as part of the fifth official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run. Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Macau Olympic Committee ...

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2nd Asian Indoor Games

26-10-2007
The 2nd Asian Indoor Games opened with a bang in macau on 26th of October. The three hours ceremony was inspired by the ramps used in extreme sports.  The show featured pyrotechnics, roller bladers, synchronized dancing...

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Coordination Committee Meeting

24-10-2007
The 3rd meeting of the Coordination Committee was held in Guangzhou on 24th and 25th of October 2007.  The meeting under the chairmanship of Mr. Tsunekazu Takeda ended successfully.  Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing ...

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Main Press Center of 2nd Asian Indoor Games

23-10-2007
Situated at the Headquarters Hotel of the 2nd Asian Indoor Games, the Main Press Center (MPC) of the Games officially opened on 23rd October at Sicily Room, Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. Chairman of Macao 2nd Asian Indoor Games ...

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Macao Sports Delegation Dedicated to Give Their Best

23-10-2007
The representative team of the host city of the 2nd Asian Indoor Games, Macao sports delegation attended its ceremony on 23rd October evening. Presiding over the ceremony, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Dr. Chui Sai ...

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Manuel Silvério flied to Lausanne to confirm IOC’s visit to Macao

18-10-2007
Chairman of Macao 2nd Asian Indoor Games Organising Committee (MAIGOC) set off for the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located in Lausanne of Switzerland (18 Oct) to meet the IOC President Jacques Rogge...

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Visit of Palestinian NOC delegation to OCA HQ

17-10-2007
Mr. Ahmed AlQudwa, President of the Palestinian NOC visited Kuwait on 17th of October 2007 and met with H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President OCA. During the course of the meeting, Mr. AlQudwa briefed the President OCA...

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4th Official Guangzhou AG Fun Run in Hiroshima, Japan

14-10-2007
Over three hundred children took part in a series of 100m sprint time trials at the Hiroshima Big Arch during the “Hiroshima City Sports recreation Festival” on Sunday 14th October as part of the Official Asian Games Fun Run which...

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VISIT OF MR. TEMIRKHAN DOSSMUKHAMBETOV

01-10-2007
H.E. Mr. Temirkhan Dossmukhambetov, President NOC of Kazakhstan along with a Mr. Timur Dossyembetov, Secretary General NOC of Kazakhstan and Mrs. Natalya Sipovich Chairwomen OCA Womens Committee visited Kuwait...

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Torch Relay to Mark 30 DAY Countdown, MAIGOC Pledges Dedicated Effects in Hosting the 2nd AIG

26-09-2007
On the occasion of the 30-Day Countdown to the commencement of the Asian Indoor Games, more than 2,000 participants joined in the Torch Relay and Dedication Pledge Ceremony organized by the Macao 2nd Asian Indoor Games...

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GAGOC Press Conference Delhi

18-09-2007
Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC) in association with the Indian Olympic Association held a Press Conference in New Delhi on 17th of September 2007 to promote the Asian Games...

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Marketing Meeting

13-09-2007
A joint marketing meeting between the OCA, Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC) and Dentsu the OCA Marketing Agents was held in Guangzhou on 13th of September at the GAGOC offices...

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Sports For All Committee Meeting

09-09-2007
The first Sports For All Committee meeting under the chairmanship of Genl. Souhail Khoury was held in Doha Qatar on 9th of September 2007. The Committee discussed in detail  the future guidelines and programmes of the Committee...

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400 Kyrgyz children take part in the official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run

06-09-2007
Yssyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, 6th September 2007: 400 children from Yssyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan sprinted to the finish line at the Cholpon-Ata Main Park Road as part of the 3rd official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run...

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Yemen hosts official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run

02-09-2007
Over 500 children from Sana’a sprinted to the finish line at the main stadium in Al Thawrah Sports Complex today as part of the 2nd official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run.  The Fun Run ...

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Regional Forums West Asian NOCs

01-09-2007
The OCA/OS Regional forum for the West Asian NOCs was held in the Capital City of Sana'a Yemen on 1st and 2nd of September 2007. Representatives from all the 13 West Asian NOCs attended ...

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60-Day Countdown - 2AIG is Ready

28-08-2007
The Macao 2nd Asian Indoor Games Organising Committee (MAIGOC) held a “2AIG 60-Day Countdown Ceremony and Uniform Fashion Show” at the Leal Senado Square night (27 Aug) at 7p.m. The display of Games uniforms amply announces ...

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CCTV as Host Broadcaster of the Asian Indoor Games

18-08-2007
A signing ceremony was held between MAIGOC and China Central Television (CCTV) last Saturday (18 August) in Beijing, officially marking the national station as the Macau 2007, 2nd Asian Indoor Games “Official Host Broadcaster”...

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CONGRATULATIONS

27-07-2007
Mr. Yong Suk Shin who was behind the successful bid of Incheon City to host the 2014 Asian Games has officially been appointed as Chairman for External Relations for 2014 Incheon Asian Games...

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Sports and Environment Committee

17-07-2007
The First meeting of the newly formed Sports and Environment committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Kyung Sun Yu was held in Seoul on 17th of July 2007...

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Women's Committee

16-07-2007
The First meeting of the newly elected Women's Committee under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Natalya Sipovich was held in Bangkok on held in Seoul on 16th of July 2007...

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Information and Statistics Committee

14-07-2007
The First meeting of the newly elected OCA Information and Statistics Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Bahram Afsharzadeh was held in Bangkok on 14th of July 2007...

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OCA Finance Committee meeting

14-07-2007
First meeting of the newly formed OCA Finance Committee met in Bangkok at Hotel Radisson SAS on 14th July 2007 wherein all the 9 Members attended under the chairmanship of Dr. Feng-shu Chang...

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Chefs de Mission Meeting of 2nd AIG - Macau 2007

27-06-2007
The Chef de Mission meeting of the 2nd Asian Indoor Games, Macau 2007 successfully concluded in Macau on June 27, 2007. Meeting began on June 26 wherein all Member NOCs of OCA have presented ...

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1st Official Guangzhou Asian Games Fun Run in Bali

21-06-2007
Over four hundred children sprinted to the finish line at the Sanur Village on Thursday 21st June as part of the Official 16th Asian Games, Guangzhou 2010 Fun Run which celebrated sport in Asia ...

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Regional Forum for South East Asian NOCs

20-06-2007
OCA/OS Regional Forum for South East Asian (SEA) NOCs begins in the beach resort city of Bali in Indonesia on June 20, 2007.  All the 11 Member NOCs in SEA zone participating in 2 days Forum mainly ...

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Regional Forum for East Asian NOCs

17-06-2007
OCA/OS Regional Forum for East Asian NOCs began at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Tokyo on today, June 17, 2007.  Regional Forums became a tradition in the calendar of events of OCA which is being held in...

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50th OCA Executive Board

28-05-2007
The 50th OCA Executive Board meeting was held in Almaty on 28th of May 2007 under the chairmanship of HE Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah, President OCA.  During the course of the meeting the members...

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OCA Award of Merit

26-05-2007
H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah, President OCA conferred the OCA Award of Merit to:
HRH Sheikh Tamim Al-Hamad Al-Thani
H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev...

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70th AIPS Congress

17-05-2007
70th International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress

Bregenz, Austria on 17 May 2007

Presentation by Mr Manuel Silverio, Vice President and Chairman of the Media Committee of OCA, and Chairman of MAIGOC

Mr Gianni MERLO, President of the International Sports Press...

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26th OCA General Assembly

16-04-2007
The 26th OCA General Assembly successfully concluded in Kuwait on 16th and 17th of April 2007. The highlight of the Assembly was the unanimous election of the OCA Executive Board as well as...

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48th OCA Executive Board

15-04-2007
The 48th OCA Executive Board meeting was held in Kuwait on 15th of April 2007.  The meeting was a great success with the Board taking various important decisions amongst which are...

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OCA FINANCE COMMITTEE

14-04-2007
The OCA Finance Committee was held in Kuwait on 14th of April 2007. 
The Committee unanimously approved the:
1. Audited Statement of Accounts as audited by M/s...

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Visit of President OCA to Turkmenistan

12-04-2007
H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President OCA visited the Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and paid a courtesy call to H.E. the President of Turkmenistan Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov...

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CONGRATULATIONS – MR. QAHTANI

08-03-2007
The Olympic Council of Asia extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Abdulla Al-Qahtani on his appointed as the Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance and Commerce by the Government of Qatar...

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Visit of President NOC Korea

04-03-2007
A Korean Olympic Committee delegates headed by its President Dr. Jung Kil Kim, visited the OCA headquarters in Kuwait on 4th of March 2007 and met with H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President ...

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CONGRATULATIONS

24-02-2007
The Olympic Council of Asia congratulates Mrs. Rita Subowo on her election as President of the National Olympic Committee of Indonesia. It is an honour which she richly deserves. Indonesia is the largest Islamic Country in the world and it is for the first time that woman has been elected as the President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee...

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Sheikh Ahmad officiates at opening of Asian Winter Games in China

28-01-2007
CHANGCHUN, China, Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday opened the Sixth Asian Winter Games, featuring all 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for the first time in its 21-year-old history...

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