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NOC28 Dec 2025, 18:34 from InsideTheGames
The United Arab Emirates' Athletes' Commission, chaired by Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, convened a meeting to review a year of significant achievements for UAE athletes. Highlights include a top-three historical performance at the Asian Youth Games (31 medals), strong showings at the Islamic Solidarity Games (27 medals) and GCC Beach Games (23 medals). The commission also approved representatives for the National Olympic Committee's General Assembly and reviewed the Sports Code of Conduct and Values and Ethics Regulations. Members participated in the IOC Athletes' Commission's International Athletes' Forum and the Olympic Council of Asia's Athletes' Forum, discussing athlete support and preparations for Milano Cortina 2026, Los Angeles 2028, the French Alps 2030, and Brisbane 2032.
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NOC22 Dec 2025, 13:53 from Newsis
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) is hosting a special exhibition, 'It's Our Vibe,' at the Taeung International Skating Rink in Seoul, commemorating the history of Korea's Winter Olympics journey. The exhibition, running from December 18, 2024, to February 22, 2025, showcases Korea's Winter Olympics participation from the Japanese colonial period to the present day, featuring historical materials and videos. Highlights include the stories of early Olympians like Kim Jeong-yeon, Lee Seong-deok, and Jang Woo-sik, the tragic story of Jeon Gyeong-mu and the efforts of Lee Won-soon to secure IOC membership, and the achievement of Kim Yoon-man, Korea's first Winter Olympics medalist. The exhibition also displays artifacts such as Lee Won-soon's travel certificate and IOC membership approval letter, and Kim Yoon-man's medal and award suit.
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NOC21 Dec 2025, 14:24 from Newsis
Seung Min Ryu, the Olympic table tennis champion, has been elected as the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC), defeating Kee Heung LEE, who was seeking a third term. Ryu's victory was a surprise, overturning predictions that favored Lee. Ryu, who previously served as an IOC athlete representative, has initiated reforms within the KOC, including organizational restructuring, strengthening the Sports Fairness Committee, and amending the KOC charter to limit presidential terms to a single renewal and introduce online voting for future elections.
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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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NOC13 Dec 2025, 19:48 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: IOC
IOC President Kirsty Coventry attended a special performance by the Italian Taekwondo's Ciao Team at the 'Giulio Onesti' Olympic Training Center in Rome, praising their 'fantastic' display of energy, technical excellence, and embodiment of Olympic values. The event also included participation from the Italian Taekwondo Federation and the Italian National Olympic Committee. The Ciao Team also performed at the MEMOS Convention III, further showcasing their skills and values.