CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) together with the Asian Sports Federation (AESF) announced a new campaign for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games.

Detailed explanation-2: -To be recognised by the IOC, a sport must first of all be governed by an International Federation (IF). This is required in order to conform to the Rules of the Olympic Charter, the World Anti-Doping Code as well as the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 206 NOCs. The IOC is the sole authority to recognise a NOC. Together with the International Sport Federations, the NOCs are a constituent of the Olympic Movement under the leadership of the IOC.

Detailed explanation-4: -As you can see, this is going to be a busy and exciting New “Asian Games” Year for the Olympic sports movement in Asia – and I wish you all success and good health as we follow our OCA motto of “Ever Onward” into 2023.