Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is one of the five continental organizations recognized by the IOC, responsible for overseeing all sports activities in Asia and organizing the Asian Games.
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Established
December 5, 1982
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President
Raja Randhir SINGH (India)
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Director -General
Husain Al-Musallam (Kuwait), also President of World Aquatics
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Headquarters
Kuwait
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Member Nations
45 countries
The Olympic Council Of Asia (OCA) is an independent non-governmental no-for-profit international Asian sport organization for unlimited duration recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Association of National Olympic Committee (ANOC) and the 45 member Asian National Olympic Committee (NOCs).
Established in New Delhi, India in 1982, the OCA oversees a wide range of continental-level international sporting events, including the Asian Games. Operating independently from political or commercial interests, the OCA is dedicated to advancing sports in Asia and promoting the Olympic spirit across the region.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is committed to the advancement of sports in Asia and the promotion of Olympic values through the following key roles
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Be the representative authority with all other recognized bodies authorities responsible for Olympic, Asian and Continental with the Games.
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Promote the practice of sport, encourage the construction of physical facilities and improve the standard of performance in the spirit of fair play.
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Co-operate with public authorities and private enterprises in the promotion of sport without prejudice to the principles of the Olympic Movement.
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Ensure regular celebration of the Asian Games every four (4) years in accordance with the fundamental Principles, Objectives, Rules, Regulations and Byelaws of the OCA.
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Oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes.
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Encourage and support the effort of sport organisations and public authorities to provide for the social professional future and health of athletes.
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Fight against doping and all sorts of prohibited substances, by adopting a pro-active approach and implementing the World Anti-Doping code.

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