The ANOC Medical Commission met virtually on August 28, 2025, to discuss gender eligibility testing in sports, emphasizing fairness and athlete health. They reviewed medical accreditation, standardized documentation, and committee coordination, essential for event safety and transparency. The commission examined policies from World Athletics, which requires transgender athletes to maintain specific testosterone levels, and World Aquatics (FINA), which restricts transgender women unless they transitioned before age 12 and is exploring an open category. World Boxing implements chromosomal PCR testing to determine female eligibility. The meeting included regional updates and the creation of a Medical Operations Group to support Continental Games planning, with the next meeting scheduled post-Milano Cortina 2026 in March 2026.

USA Weightlifting has strongly condemned the Enhanced Games, a multi-sport event scheduled for 2026 that permits performance-enhancing substances, asserting that it undermines the integrity of clean sport and threatens the values of fair play. The federation, led by President Matt Sicchio, aligns with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and others in rejecting the Enhanced Games, citing health risks and damage to the trust in sports. WADA President Witold Banka has urged US authorities to prevent the event, while Enhanced Games organizers defend their stance by promoting the scientific and economic benefits of performance enhancements.

Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani is the sole candidate for the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) presidency, with elections scheduled for January 26, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Nominated by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and backed by three other NOCs, his candidacy follows the decision to hold early elections due to the health of current President Raja Randhir Singh, who will be appointed Honorary Life President. Al Thani's strategic platform focuses on solidarity, digital transformation, sustainability, credibility, and financial resilience, with priorities including infrastructure upgrades and equitable opportunity distribution. He has served as QOC President since 2015 and ANOC first vice-president, contributing to various IOC commissions and leading international events hosted in Qatar.

Qatar has announced Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani as the leaders of its 2036 Olympic bid committee. Sheikh Joaan, chairman of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and vice-chairman of the Association of National Olympic Committees, will lead the effort, leveraging his experience and network. Sheikha Hind, with her focus on education and women in sports, will serve as vice-president. The bid emphasizes Qatar's experience hosting major sporting events and its commitment to sustainability. The Qatari leaders expect to meet IOC representatives next month, following India's meeting in early July. The IOC president is Kirsty Coventry.

Qatar has officially confirmed its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, joining the Dialogue Process with the IOC. Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar aims to showcase its commitment to sport and its capacity to host major international events. Despite facing criticism over human rights issues, Qatar emphasizes its existing sports infrastructure (95% complete), financial resources, and a vision aligned with the Olympic Movement's values. Competing bids are expected from Germany, India, Chile, and South Korea. IOC President Kirsty Coventry will oversee the selection process.