Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

아시아올림픽평의회 (OCA, Olympic Council of Asia)
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.

  • Established

    December 5, 1982

  • President

    Raja Randhir SINGH (India)

  • Director -General

    Husain Al-Musallam (Kuwait), also President of World Aquatics

  • Headquarters

    Kuwait

  • Member Nations

    45 countries

Olympic Council of Asia, OCA

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.

OCA Objectives

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

  • 아시아게임 및 대륙 간 스포츠 대회의 정기적 개최와 관리

    Be the representative authority with all other recognized bodies authorities responsible for Olympic, Asian and Continental with the Games.

  • 아시아 각국의 스포츠 발전 촉진 및 인프라 개선

    Promote the practice of sport, encourage the construction of physical facilities and improve the standard of performance in the spirit of fair play.

  • 스포츠를 통한 평화, 공정성, 건강 증진의 가치 실현

    Co-operate with public authorities and private enterprises in the promotion of sport without prejudice to the principles of the Olympic Movement.

  • 도핑 방지 및 윤리적 스포츠 환경 조성

    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.

  • 정치적·상업적 스포츠 남용에 대한 반대

    Oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes.

  • 아시아 내 스포츠 교육, 청소년 참여 및 여성 스포츠 확대 장려

    Encourage and support the effort of sport organisations and public authorities to provide for the social professional future and health of athletes.

  • 선수들의 사회적·직업적 미래를 위한 기반 마련

    Fight against doping and all sorts of prohibited substances, by adopting a pro-active approach and implementing the World Anti-Doping code.

Olympic Council of Asia
Olympic Council of Asia Graduate School of Sustainability and ESG (OGS)

the only higher education institution in Asia officially certified by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). In close collaboration with the OCA, OGS is at the forefront of cultivating global talent to lead sustainable development in Asian sports and advance international sports governance.

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