Crete, Greece, October 24, 2021: The two-day XXV ANOC General Assembly opened on Sunday as the world’s National Olympic Committees were joined by representatives from the IOC, International Federations (IFs) and other Olympic stakeholders.
The agenda on the first day included the next host of the ANOC World Beach Games, following the successful inaugural edition in Doha, Qatar in 2019.
The ANOC Events Working Group provided an update on the bid process for the ANOC World Beach Games and confirmed that they have been mandated by the Executive Council to progress with Indonesia’s bid to host the 2023 edition of the Games. A final decision will be made before the end of the year.
A total of 148 NOCs attended the General Assembly in-person with the remaining 57 joining online.
During a busy day of important agenda items, the General Assembly approved the ANOC Strategic Plan 2021-2024 which sets out four key strategic pillars for the organisation – cooperation, development, representation and events. All of ANOC’s activities to support NOCs will fall within these pillars.
The General Assembly also approved amendments to the ANOC Constitution, including allowing for future General Assemblies to take place virtually and ensuring 30% female representation on the ANOC Executive Council.
Source: www.anocolympic.org
