Doha:The State of Qatar and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) today facilitated a meeting between

the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and representatives of the NOC of Afghanistan and the General Directorate of the Physical Education and Sports.

The QOC facilitated the meeting with the integral support of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the IOC and the Olympic Movement. The meeting was held by the IOC to discuss the future of sport in Afghanistan and the representation of the country in international competitions.

The IOC delegation was led by IOC Deputy Director General Pere Miro, and included the Olympic Council of Asia Director General, Husain Al-Musallam. Her Excellency Lolwa Al Khater Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister, and His Excellency QOC Secretary General Jassim Rashid Al-Buenain also attended the meeting.

The Afghan delegation included the NOC President, Hafizullah Wali Rahimi, and Eng. Nazar Mohammad Mutmaeen, the General Director of the Physical Education and Sport.

Source: Qatar Olympic Committee