The Olympic Council of Asia supported the proposal of Turkmenistan to host the session of the OCA General Assembly and the meeting of the OCA Executive Council. The Head of the OCA, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, informed in his message to the President of Turkmenistan, President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
After considering the official request of the NOC of Turkmenistan to hold the OCA General Assembly and the meeting of the Executive Council of the OCA in 2023-2025 in Turkmenistan, the Olympic Council of Asia accepted this proposal and will determine the exact dates of these events, the message says.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah expressed his sincere gratitude to the Turkmen leader for the constant support of the Olympic movement in Turkmenistan, as evidenced by the excellent organization of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat in 2017.
“All the OCA and Oceania member countries that participated in these Games still have great memories of the perfect organization of these multi-sport events and the warm hospitality of the Turkmen people.”
Mr.Al-Sabah also propounded the head of Turkmenistan the possibility of holding the 7th Asian Beach Games in 2023 in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea.
He recalled his participation in the International Sports Congress in April 2017, where participants could appreciate the modern social and sports infrastructure, as well as the picturesque coast and sandy beaches of the Turkmen seaside.
“The organization of the 7th Asian Beach Games in Avaza will have a great impact on the future development of the city and will attract a huge number of visitors and tourists during the Games and in the future, as well as provide a continuing legacy for the Olympic movement in Turkmenistan,” said the OCA President.
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