Kuwait city: HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 108th meeting of the Council's Executive Board, which was held Sunday at its headquarters in Kuwait. During the meeting, the minutes of the previous Executive Board meeting, held in Tashkent on 26 January, were approved. Members of the Executive Board also discussed upcoming Asian multi-sport events, including the 2028 Asian Beach Games in the Philippines and the 2030 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Mongolia.

According to Qatar News Agency, in his first official visit to the OCA headquarters as President of the Council, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met with OCA staff members and expressed his appreciation for their efforts. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, "I am pleased to be here today at the headquarters. We have a strong team, and each one of you is an integral part of it. Your hard work is truly appreciated, especially over the past few years."

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani highlighted the significant tasks ahead, noting, "We have a great deal of work ahead of us, and we look forward to achieving even more. We have three Asian Games events in 2026, and as the new President, I am confident that everyone here will contribute their expertise in working closely with all National Olympic Committees. We have a strong team, but we must continue to strengthen it further in order to overcome future challenges together."

He concluded his remarks by expressing gratitude to the staff, "I would like to thank you once again for your efforts. The past years have brought many challenges, but we are here to ensure that matters move forward in an organized and stable manner to the greatest extent possible."