Kuwait NOC Restored to Olympic Family
(ATR) All 206 of the world's NOCs now in good graces of IOC.
ANOC Delivers Message of NOC Support at 127th IOC Session
The ANOC President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah delivered a message of unanimous support from the 203 National Olympic Committees for Olympic Agenda 2020 as he addressed the IOC membership during the historic 127th IOC Session.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah Re-elected as ANOC President
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah was today re-elected as ANOC President for 2014-2018 by the world’s 203 NOCs at the XIX ANOC General Assembly in Bangkok following a successful two year interim term at the helm of the organisation.
YOG "One of Many Routes to Sport and Health" - OpEd
As the Second Youth Olympic Games start in Nanjing, the president of the Association of National Olympic Committees reflects on their importance. In a guest editorial exclusively for Around the Rings, Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait says Olympism must be relevant to young people 365 days a year.
Federations Roundup: Equestrian Battles, Karate Champs and IAAF Gala Preps
(ATR) The equestrian federation faces a battle in Buenos Aires over dressage, the World Karate Championships end in Tokyo and the IAAF names Athletes of the Year Finalists.
On the Scene in Bali -- 2016 Olympic Bids at Beach Games
(ATR) The first Asian Beach Games – and the annual Olympic Council of Asia general assembly – have drawn the four candidate cities for the 2016 Olympics to Bali. The president of the OCA tells Around the Rings that presentations from the cities will be the highlight of Tuesday’s meeting. More inside, for subscribers only.
