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23 Sep’ 2026
Sheikh Joaan Attends Saudi National Day Celebration in Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan – HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), attended a celebration hosted by the Saudi delegation participating in the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” to mark the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The celebration was held today at the Conrad Hotel in Nagoya, Japan, and brought together a number of senior officials and heads of delegations participating in the Asian Games.
Among those in attendance were HE Mohammed bin Youssef Al-Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), and HE Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the QOC.
The celebration featured a range of activities, including a documentary film showcasing the history of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Sheikh Joaan Crowns Team Qatar Champions with Team Skeet Gold
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan – HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, presented Qatar’s national shooting team with the gold medal in the men’s team skeet event at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026,” currently being held in Japan through October 4.The trio of Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq delivered a superb performance to top the men’s team skeet standings and secure Team Qatar’s first gold medal of the Games. Kuwait took silver, while India claimed bronze.The achievement was made even more remarkable by Rashid Saleh Al Athba’s triumph in the men’s individual skeet event, where he struck gold after setting a new Asian record.China’s Jianlin Liu claimed the individual silver medal, while Ming Li of Chinese Taipei took bronze. Nasser Al Attiyah finished fifth.The two skeet gold medals mark a landmark achievement for Qatari shooting at the continental level and provide Team Qatar with a major boost as competition continues at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.Following the shooting triumphs, Qatar’s medal tally rose to four medals – two gold, one silver and one bronze. The national karate team had earlier opened Qatar’s medal account with a silver and a bronze.Dr. Mishal Al Nasr, President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, hailed the outstanding performance of Qatar’s shooters after they captured gold in both the individual and team skeet events.“We are extremely happy with this achievement, which we dedicate to our wise leadership and to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee,” Al Nasr said.“Team Qatar’s shooters produced outstanding performances and deservedly claimed gold in both the men’s individual and team skeet events. We congratulate them on this achievement.”Al Nasr stressed that the results were the product of the strong support and attention devoted to sport and athletes, adding that they demonstrate the positive direction of Qatari shooting.He also praised the shooters’ ability to handle the pressure of high-level competition and finish at the top, noting that the achievement would provide additional motivation to continue working towards further success in future competitions.
Al-Buenain Hails Shooting Triumph as Team Qatar Shines at Aichi-Nagoya
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan – HE Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), said Team Qatar’s two gold medals in the men’s skeet team and individual events at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” represent another significant achievement for Qatari sport and reflect the high standard reached by Qatari shooting and its ability to compete at the highest level of continental competition.“We congratulate our national shooting team on this outstanding achievement after winning gold in the men’s team skeet event and Rashid Al Athba claiming gold in the men’s individual event,” Al-Buenain said.“Our shooters delivered excellent performances throughout the competition and successfully translated their thorough preparations and considerable efforts into two gold medals that make us immensely proud. We commend the dedication of the athletes, technical and administrative staff, and the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, all of whom played an important role in this achievement.”He added: “These two gold medals underline the strong presence of Qatari shooting at the Asian Games and provide further motivation for all Team Qatar athletes who continue to compete across the different events.
Team Qatar Delegation Celebrates Qatar’s Karate Success at Bayt Qatar
Nagoya , Japan - Team Qatar’s delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games celebrated the achievements of the national karate team at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya after the athletes secured two medals , one silver and one bronze at the Games.The celebration was attended by H.E Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; H.E Jassim Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee; and Eid Al Marikhi, President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, alongside karate medalists Abdulrahman Mustafa, who won silver, and Abdullah Rashad, who claimed bronze.The celebration recognized the performances and efforts of the two athletes, who reached the podium and raised the Qatari flag at the continental sporting event. It also provided an opportunity to celebrate the significance of their achievements for both Qatari karate and sport in the country more broadly.
OCA President Discusses Further Cooperation with Senior Olympic Officials
Nagoya (Japan), (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani held a series of meetings Tuesday with senior Olympic officials, focusing on international cooperation and the development of the Olympic movement.His Excellency met separately in Nagoya, Japan, with Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ser Miang Ng, President of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Keith Joseph, and President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Mustapha Berraf, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.