Special Theme Sessions bring XXVII ANOC General Assembly to a close

The ANOC Special Theme Sessions brought the XXVII General Assembly to a close in Cascais with a day of panels and discussions on three of the most important topics facing NOCs today.

Focused on the Olympic Programme, Safeguarding and Olympic AI Agenda, each session saw an expert deliver a keynote speech before three presentations from stakeholders in the Olympic Movement on best practices, opportunities and the challenges faced with each topic.

Delegates were than able to ask questions to the panel as the interactive forum fostered conversation between NOCs and equipped them with ideas to implement moving forward in each of their countries.

Prior to the Theme Sessions, the second day of the General Assembly had full agenda of presentations, debates and discussions on 31 October.

The General Assembly approved the Audited Financial Statements for 2022-2023 and it was agreed that the meeting summary/resolutions will be shared with NOCs. The development process for the Strategic Plan 2025-2028 will also be confirmed and include NOC approval.

Reports were delivered by the ANOC Commissions and there were presentations on the ANOC Sustainability plan, ANOC Digital Accelerator Programme and ANOC’s commercial opportunities which include ANOC’s partnership with Peak Sport, JOY Billiards, Bluewater and Wiz Team.

Hong Kong, China, has also been confirmed as the next General Assembly host in 2026 by the Executive Council.