Lausanne, Switzerland, June 3, 2025: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and a member of the Olympic Refuge Foundation Board, met with IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry on Monday, June 2.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Foundation’s annual board meeting at Olympic House in Lausanne, was also attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation.
The presence of both leading officials underscored the commitment of the Qatar Olympic Committee and the Qatar Foundation to supporting refugee causes through sports education and community development.
During the meeting, both sides discussed a range of topics of mutual interest, particularly the promotion of cooperation in the areas of sports governance, youth empowerment and the expansion of Olympic-driven initiatives that leverage sport as a tool for sustainable development and social cohesion.
The meeting also shed light on the sports programmes designed for refugees and youth in host communities, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with international organisations in order to enhance the global impact and visibility of the Olympic Refuge Foundation.