Doha, Qatar, October 3, 2022: The Qatar Olympic Committee has proudly announced the appointment of three senior sports officials to key roles on International Olympic Committee Commissions.
QOC President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar Foundation Vice Chairperson and chief executive H.E. Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al-Thani and QOC Secretary General H.E. Jassim Rashid Al Buenain were appointed to the IOC’s Olympism 365 Commission, Olympic Education Commission and Olympic Programme Commission respectively.
In addition to having led the QOC since 2015, Sheikh Joaan also serves as President of the FINA 2024 World Championships Organising Committee and 2024 FINA World Masters Championships Organising Committee.
QOC President Sheikh Joaan said: “I am pleased to be appointed to the newly established Olympism 365 Commission. At the QOC we have worked hard to further the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations in all that we do. Sport has a vital role to play as an enabler for the UN SDGs and as a vehicle for creating a peaceful and better world.”
Sheikha Hind will bring her diverse experience in education to the Olympic Education Commission. In her role at the Qatar Foundation, Sheikha Hind leads a multicultural team of 5,000 with a focus on three core areas: education, science and research, and community development.
Sheikha Hind said: “I am delighted to be appointed by the IOC to such a prestigious Commission. I am a strong believer in the power of education to shape lives, strengthen societies and build a better world. At its core, sports is a form of education, instilling the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship to create a more harmonious world.”
Jassim Al Buenain brings his experience as both a professional footballer for 12 years and a sports administrator to the Olympic Programme Commission. As QOC Secretary General, he works closely with Qatar’s 23 National Federations on evaluating their strong pathways from grassroots through to the elite level and has been a key figure behind the delivery of world-class events in an array of sports. He is also Vice President of the Doha 2030 Asian Games and serves as Vice President of the FINA World Championships and World Masters Championships Doha 2024.
Al Buenain said: “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to serve the IOC and Olympic Movement in an even greater capacity. As Secretary General of the QOC I have seen first-hand how different sports resonate with young people and the ways in which sport can innovate and adapt to new trends and the IOC’s commitment to appeal more to younger generations. I am looking forward to working with the Olympic Programme Commission to support the IOC in maximising the popularity and outreach of the Olympic Games.”
