Doha: In their editorials on Tuesday, Qatari newspapers focused on the election of HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Raya newspaper highlighted that the election of Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani as President of the OCA embodies the Asian continent's absolute confidence in Qatari sports cadres and confirms the State of Qatar's readiness to lead the next phase of Asian sport.
The newspaper elaborated that this selection was not merely symbolic, but rather a culmination of a journey rich in achievements and a testament to leadership forged by Doha over many years. It reflects the advanced position that the State of Qatar now occupies on the continental and international sports scene, thanks to a strategic vision that has made sport a pillar of development and partnership.
Al-Raya added that with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani assuming leadership of the largest regional sports institution in the world, Asian sports enters a new phase defined by professionalism, innovation, and the empowerment of athletes. As he leads the Council in its fifth era, Sheikh Joaan brings his deep expertise to serve 45 national Olympic committees, affirming that athletes' interests are the foundation of every decision, and that good governance and administrative innovation will be core pillars of the forthcoming work.
The newspaper concluded its editorial by stating that Sheikh Joaan's assumption of the presidency of the OCA marks the beginning of a new era, embodying Qatar's ability to present a continental-level model of sports leadership. It confirms that Asian sports stands on the threshold of a phase of advanced organization, institutional excellence, and qualitative achievements that will place it at the forefront of the global sports movement.
For its part, Al-Sharq newspaper stated in an article by the Editor-in-Chief that the election of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani as President of the Olympic Council of Asia came by unanimous acclamation, which indicates the high level of confidence in his leadership and in the major achievements he has realized throughout his career, as well as his active presence at both regional and international levels.
The newspaper noted that His Excellency Sheikh Joaan is a competent leader who is set to make a real difference in the journey of the Olympic Council of Asia. He possesses a strategic vision, rich sporting experience, and an extensive record of successful endeavors, and he enjoys respect within regional and international sporting circles. His election by acclamation is evidence of the confidence placed in his leadership of Asian sport.
It concluded by saying that with the election of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani as President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Asia affirms that its confidence in Sheikh Joaan's leadership is absolute, rooted in belief in his capabilities, initiatives, ambitions, and aspirations for a bright future for the world's most populous continent.