OCA President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani poses for a group photo with officials after the signing ceremony.
Doha: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) yesterday held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2029.
The ceremony took place in Milan, Italy.
The signing ceremony was attended by OCA President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, along with members of the International Olympic Committee, presidents and representatives of international and continental federations, senior officials, and representatives of National Olympic Committees.
The Host City Contract was signed between the Olympic Council of Asia and the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of the completion of the institutional procedures approved for hosting the continental event.
The OCA President emphasised that the signing of the Host City Contract underscores the Olympic Council of Asia’s commitment to advancing winter sports across Asia.
H E Sheikh Joaan further noted that the Asian Winter Games serve as an important platform for strengthening cooperation and solidarity among National Olympic Committees, in line with the Olympic Council of Asia’s vision to advance Asian sport at all levels.
The Almaty 2029 Asian Winter Games will mark the 10th edition of the event and are expected to witness broad participation from across the continent, reflecting the growing Asian presence in winter sports and the continued development of their organisational and technical structures.
