plusieurs points à l’ordre du jour des travaux de la 22e assemblée générale à Alger
Summary of the 22nd General Assembly of the African National Olympic Committees (ACNOA)
The 22nd General Assembly of the African National Olympic Committees (ACNOA) took place at the International Conference Center "Abdelatif Rahal" in Ain Benian, Algeria, under the leadership of Mustapha Berraf, the president of ACNOA. The assembly, which began on Friday, is a significant continental event hosted with the high patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. It brings together representatives from the 54 African National Olympic Committees, notable international and African sports personalities, and key stakeholders in the Olympic and international sports movement.
The assembly’s agenda covers several critical points, including the approval of the minutes from the 21st session, which was held in Hammamet, Tunisia, in June 2023. Furthermore, discussions will address the affiliation, resignation, or suspension of committee members. Key items up for adoption include the ACNOA action plan for 2024-2028, preparations for upcoming events such as the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (2026), the African School Games in Algeria (2025), and various African Games including the Youth African Games in Angola and the African Paralympic Games in Equatorial Guinea.
A highlight of the Friday sessions will be a ceremony honoring various dignitaries in the sporting community, including the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Prime Minister or their representative, and the Algerian Minister of Sports. This will include a recognition of the Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee (COA).
Discussions will also feature summaries on significant topics such as Olympic Solidarity initiatives, presentations from the Olympic Foundation, developments in Olympic Esports, insights from the World Anti-Doping Agency, and the implications of artificial intelligence within sports.
The second day of the assembly, scheduled for Saturday at the Military Circle in Beni Messous, will focus on the election of the ACNOA president and members of the Executive Committee for the next term, which will extend from 2025 to 2029.
In the evening, the "African Olympic Awards" ceremony will celebrate the continent’s finest athletes and coaches, recognizing their achievements and contributions in the realm of sports. According to ACNOA, this event aims to promote Olympic values, strengthen ties among African nations, and highlight the accomplishments of Africa’s athletic talents.
The 22nd General Assembly not only serves as a platform for outlining the future of Olympic sports in Africa but also fosters collaboration and unity among African nations in the commitment to sporting excellence and development.
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