Dr Robin Mitchell

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.

ONOC President Dr Robin Mitchell assured sports editors and journalists of ONOC’s support to the association.

“I’m pleased for the revival which would greatly enhance and improve networking locally and regionally,” said Dr Mitchell.

He highlighted various upcoming major events such as the Rio Olympics and why its so crucial that the media is organised.