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.

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) faces potential legal action as its current term ends on December 28, 2025, without scheduled elections. Affiliated associations threaten complaints to the minister of sports and the International Olympic Committee (458) if an Election Committee isn't appointed soon. The situation stems from unresolved governance issues, including a funding suspension by the (458) and the Olympic Council of Asia (424) in December 2024, due to misconduct allegations. Former NOCSL secretary Maxwell de Silva received a five-year suspension. The current administration, which includes an ineligible president, has requested a term extension from the (458) due to legal issues.

Iraq's National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Aqeel Muftin stepped down after US sanctions accused him of supporting Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The First Vice President is temporarily overseeing Olympic affairs. The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Muftin, alleging financial ties to the IRGC's Quds Force. The Iraqi government criticized the sanctions. Muftin denies the accusations and is challenging the designation.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry visited the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (COIB) on 2025-11-17. Discussions with NOC President Jean-Michel Saive and CEO Cédric Van Branteghem focused on the Olympic movement in Belgium and preparations for Milano-Cortina 2026.

Jeonju, South Korea, hosted the 'Olympic Day Run 2025' on 2025-11-16 to promote its bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. The event, certified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marked the first time the run was held outside of Seoul. Seung Min RYU, President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, and Governor Kim Kwan-young of Jeollabuk-do participated, wearing bib numbers with '2036'. The Jeollabuk-do aims to build a foundation for hosting international sporting events, including the Olympics.