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NOC17 Dec 2025, 20:42 from SportsIn
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) held a strategic session in Luanda, Angola, reviewing progress in sport development, governance, and infrastructure. Key highlights include exceeding objectives by over 100%, partnerships with FIFA, World Aquatics, FIBA, and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to expand access to sports, and the success of continental events like the African Beach Games and African School Games. The African Athlete Support Programme has also contributed to significant athlete achievements, including Botswana's first Olympic gold medal and Algeria's first gold in artistic gymnastics. ANOCA emphasized the importance of Olympafrica centres and the modernization of national Olympic committee headquarters.
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NOC27 Nov 2025, 00:03 from InsideTheGames
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (421) held its third Gender Forum in Bujumbura, Burundi, on November 11-12, 2025, with 54 member countries participating. The forum, themed "Gender equality in African sport: unlocking potential, supporting generations", aimed to promote fair, equitable, and inclusive sport. The event highlighted the importance of women's leadership in sports, with discussions on increasing female representation in leadership positions and decision-making bodies. IOC President Kirsty Coventry delivered a virtual address, emphasizing the role of the Olympic Games in showcasing women as role models and acknowledging the progress in gender parity at Paris 2024 and the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The forum also recognized women leaders in African sport with Gender Equality Awards.
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NOC22 Oct 2025, 00:00 from OCA
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) renewed their partnership on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Bahrain. The agreement aims to enhance training for key executives and better prepare athletes for future challenges. ANOCA President Mustapha Barraf emphasized the historical ties between the two continents and the unifying power of sport. The partnership will mutually strengthen hopes for future generations.
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NOC27 Aug 2025, 18:53 from SportsIn
The Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC), under the leadership of Baklai Temengil, is embarking on a new era, building upon the legacy of Robin Mitchell, who led ONOC for 16 years. The focus is on strengthening governance, transparency, and Oceania's role in the Olympic Movement, particularly with the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The approval of the 2025–2028 strategic plan is key, as is the creation of commissions for governance, finance, risk, and the Games, all aimed at serving athletes, National Committees, and communities in the Pacific.
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NOC24 Aug 2025, 18:51 from InsideTheGames
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) will hold its 41st Secretaries General Seminar in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 27-28, 2025. The seminar will focus on evaluating the 2021-2024 plan and setting strategic objectives for 2025-2028, including strengthening Africa's role in the global Olympic movement and preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Key discussion areas include good governance, financial transparency, gender equality, and sustainable development.