Astana, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2025: The Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana, paid a visit to the headquarters of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan.
Alimzhan Akayev, Secretary General of the Kazakhstan NOC, extended his heartiest congratulations to Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana - also the head of the Asian Weightlifting Federation - on his recent appointment as QOC Vice President.
Both parties discussed opportunities for enhanced cooperation between the NOCs of Kazakhstan and Qatar, focusing on areas such as the preparation for major international sporting events, the exchange of expertise in sports, the potential for joint projects and the broader development of the Olympic Movement.
This meeting represented a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and opened new avenues for future collaboration.
Earlier, Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana was also received by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Akorda presidential residence. During the meeting, the President awarded Yousef Al-Mana the Order of "Dostyk" (Friendship) in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of weightlifting.