Olympic Council of Asia

Pacific Games Council not threatened by Asian Games invite

The Olympic Council of Asia confirmed at its General Assembly in Bangkok earlier this month that athletes from 17 Oceania nations would be eligible to compete in sports which will serve as joint Asia-Oceania qualifying events for the Olympic Games.

PGC President Vidhya Lakhan was present at the assembly where the OCA President, Sheikh Ahmad, said the next Asiad in Hangzhou, China would expand the relationship between the two regions.

OCA President welcomes Oceania delegates in Turkmenistan

The Oceania delegates are in Ashgabat at the invitation of OCA, the 5th AIMAG Organising Committee and Government of Turkmenistan.

Present also at the opening of the “Olympia” and “Sport” hotels are representatives from the 45 NOCs members of OCA who are here for their General Assembly.

In his opening speech, Sheikh Al Sabah acknowledged the presence of the Oceania NOCs and said he looked forward to 2017 when Oceania athletes will be participating in the 5th AIMAG.