OCA Director General Hussein Al-Musallam

KUWAIT CITY, May 6: Kuwait is set to host the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) next Sunday, under the theme “One Asia.” The two-day gathering will bring together delegates from 45 Asian nations and around 400 prominent sports figures.

OCA Director General Hussein Al-Musallam announced in a press statement that the assembly will be attended by officials from across Asia and the globe, including heads of National Olympic Committees. Notably, current International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach and newly elected IOC President-elect and former Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe will also attend.

The event will also welcome a host of heads of Asian sports federations and influential international sports leaders.

As part of the assembly, a cultural celebration will be held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, featuring folklore performances from China, India, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Kuwait — symbolizing the unity and diversity of Asia through sport.

Al-Musallam emphasized that the assembly aims to strengthen the Olympic movement in Asia, promote sportsmanship, and uphold the values of friendship and mutual respect. He expressed hope that the meetings would produce impactful decisions to further advance Olympic sports across the continent.

He also noted the importance of continued cooperation between the OCA and National Olympic Committees to develop sports infrastructure and support athlete success across Asia.

Highlighting Asia’s growing prominence in the global sports arena, Al-Musallam pointed out that the continent has hosted seven Olympic Games and continues to produce world-class athletes who excel at the highest levels of international competition.