Kuwait City: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the sports sector in GCC countries has witnessed remarkable development in the levels and numbers of male and female Olympic athletes from the Council states, along with a series of honorable achievements at both regional and international levels. He attributed this progress to the generous patronage and close follow-up by the leaders of the GCC countries and to the great and valuable efforts exerted by the Olympic committees.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this was stated in his speech during the 37th Meeting of Presidents of Olympic Committees in the GCC countries, held today in the State of Kuwait. Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee and Chair of the current session, chaired the meeting.
The Secretary General noted that the Committee of Presidents of Olympic Committees in GCC states has made significant efforts to promote sports as a vital sector and a fundamental pillar of economic and social development. It is also a platform for strengthening ties among people and building bridges between cultures. He added that the committee supports programs and initiatives that clearly contribute to strengthening sports as a unifying force for the peoples of the Gulf by hosting joint tournaments, exchanging expertise, and supporting young athletes.
Albudaiwi stated: 'Through the Committee of Presidents of Olympic Committees in GCC countries, we aspire to broaden the horizons of cooperation, build new generations of Gulf athletes capable of competing regionally and globally, and inspire youth to be part of the future sports industry.'
He emphasized that the GCC, through its specialized committees, will continue its efforts to support and coordinate joint Gulf initiatives and projects in the sports field, in a manner that enhances collective presence and showcases the unified Gulf identity.
He concluded by expressing hope that the meeting would yield practical outcomes that enhance sports integration, support young Gulf talent, and open new prospects for cooperation to achieve shared goals and reflect the bright image of the Council states.