Sheikh Joaan Joins IOC President’s Welcome Dinner in Milan

Sheikh Joaan Joins IOC President’s Welcome Dinner in Milan

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani played a significant role at a recent event in Milan. The President of both the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee attended a welcome dinner hosted by Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This dinner took place on the evening prior to the 145th IOC Session.

Key Details from the Welcome Dinner

  • Date: The welcome dinner was hosted yesterday.
  • Location: Milan, Italy, during the IOC Session.
  • Host: Kirsty Coventry, President of the IOC.
  • Attendees: National Olympic committee presidents, IOC members, international sports federation presidents.

Purpose of the Dinner

The evening served as an essential platform for dialogue among sports leaders. Participants had the opportunity to discuss various Olympic-related topics. These discussions aimed to enhance communication and coordination within the international sports community.

Notable Attendees

Alongside Sheikh Joaan, H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani also attended. Sheikha Hind serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Foundation and is a member of the IOC Education Commission. Her presence underscored the importance of educational initiatives within the Olympic framework.

This welcome dinner highlighted the commitment of leaders in the sports community to foster collaboration and address contemporary issues facing the Olympic movement.