ANOC Newsletter #10 - October 2024 - XXVII ANOC General Assembly

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Dear Olympic friends,

Just a few days before the ANOC General Assembly, we are excited by the opportunity to once again gather the world’s National Olympic Committees (NOCs) together for this important meeting.

The ANOC General Assembly is unique. It is the only non-sporting event that truly brings the whole Olympic Movement together. Leaders from more than 200 NOCs will be joined by representatives of the IOC, International Federations (IFs), and the Organising Committees of the Olympic Games (OCOGs) in a clear display of the strength and unity of our Olympic Family.

Of course, our focus is the NOCs and ensuring that we are facilitating discussions on the most pressing issues and interests of our national stakeholders. However, as one of the key Olympic stakeholders, NOCs do not operate in isolation, and so it is important that we will have all Olympic stakeholders represented in Cascais, particularly at this significant time for the Olympic Movement.

As ever, the ANOC General Assembly is an opportunity for collaboration. Whether it is through sharing of knowledge and best practice in the Assembly itself, or through networking and exchange on the sidelines of the event, having everyone together in person creates countless opportunities for building meaningful connections.

We will also have the ANOC Awards which will allow us to celebrate the best NOCs and athletes of the spectacular Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Our Special Theme Sessions on the third day of the General Assembly will provide further opportunity for NOCs to develop collectively through knowledge exchange and the dissemination of best practice.

We look forward to welcoming you all to Cascais for what we have no doubt will be a highly productive and constructive meeting. We are grateful to our partners at the Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) and City of Cascais for their excellent preparations and ensuring we have everything we need during our stay.

Robin Mitchell

ANOC President

IOC Executive Board Member

Gunilla Lindberg

ANOC Secretary General

IOC Member

Dear friends,

We will shortly be welcoming the Olympic Family to Portugal! This important moment will bring together delegates from National Olympic Committees, International Federations, partners, athletes and many others, all with an active voice to contribute to the debate and decision-making about the destiny and future of the Olympic Movement.

We wish that all delegates enjoy a fruitful trip and make rewarding contacts during their time in Cascais. We will also celebrate the best athletes of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the ANOC Awards, where excellence will be celebrated as we pay tribute to the heart of the Olympic Movement.

In the final days, we are finetuning the details to ensure that all delegates are welcomed to Portugal with the warm hospitality they are accustomed to in our country. Cascais and Estoril are unique places, with a natural beauty that enchants everyone.

The hotels were selected with the utmost care for your comfort and safety, and the meeting venues feature cutting-edge technology for the work that awaits us.

Sustainability remains at the forefront of our work and the sea that is so characteristic of Portugal, and which is reflected in the look and feel of this event, reminds us of the need to set an example in the protection of natural resources.

This year’s ANOC Awards will celebrate the outstanding achievements of National Olympic Committees (NOCs), their athletes, and distinguished members of the Olympic Family during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Portugal!

Artur Lopes

President of the Portuguese Olympic Committee

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THE 2024 ANOC AWARDS WILL HIGHLIGHT THE EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES FROM PARIS 2024

The prestigious ANOC Awards will be broadcast live on ANOC.tv on 30 October as the global NOC community comes together to celebrate the outstanding performances of athletes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

The awards will be a night filled with inspiration, recognition and the shared passion of the Olympic Movement, where attendees and fans online will witness the world’s top athletes and teams being honoured for their excellence.

Broadcast live on ANOC.tv at 20:00 CET, the Awards will feature several returning and a number of new categories to reflect the wide array of achievements at Paris 2024. These include:

Best Female and Best Male Athletes
Best Female and Best Male Teams

Best mixed team
ANOC Award for Outstanding Sporting Career

Tune in to ANOC.tv at 20:00 CET on 30 October to join in the celebrations!

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ANOC SECRETARY GENERAL DELIVERS PRESENTATION AT PANAM SPORTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg provided an update report on ANOC’s activities and initiatives to the Pan American National Olympic Committees (NOCs) during the Panam Sports General Assembly in Asuncion, Paraguay.

ANOC COMMISSION MEMBER SHEIKHA ASMA AL THANI BECOMES FIRST ARAB WOMAN AND FIRST QATARI TO CONQUER EXPLORERS GRAND SLAM

ANOC Marketing Commission member and Qatar Olympic Committee Marketing Director Sheikha Asma Al Thani made history as the first Arab woman and first Qatari to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

ANOC SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT HIGHLIGHTS DIGITAL SUCCESS OF PARIS 2024 FOR NOCS

The ANOC social media report for Paris 2024 has been released highlighting the outstanding performance of NOC digital channels during the Olympic Games.

4TH AZERBAIJAN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR CONCLUDES FOLLOWING THREE DAYS OF DISCUSSION

The 4th Regional Digital Communication and Social Media Seminar has concluded following three days of insightful presentations and informative discussions in Baku, Azerbaijan.

ANOC THEME SESSIONS 2024 TO FOCUS ON OLYMPIC PROGRAMME, SAFEGUARDING AND AI

ANOC is set to host three Special Theme Sessions on the Olympic Programme, Safeguarding and AI on the occasion of the ANOC General Assembly Cascais 2024 as part of its commitment to facilitating knowledge exchange between NOCs.

The three sessions will take place on 1 November on the third day of the ANOC General Assembly. The sessions will build on the great success of the inaugural programme held during the ANOC General Assembly in Seoul in 2022.

The themes of each session have been selected based on discussions with NOCs to identify subjects that are of the greatest relevance to the NOC family.

The first session entitled "The Evolving Olympic Programme: The NOC Perspective” will look at the challenges and opportunities NOCs face as new sports are added to the Olympic Programme from Games to Games. European Olympic Committees (EOC) President and ANOC Vice President Spyros Capralos will deliver the keynote at the session and will be joined by NOC representatives Peter Sherrard (IRL), Mrs Nicky Nickol (NZL) and Mrs Joan Smith (NAM).

Session 2- “Decoding Safeguarding: Effective Strategies for Safe Sport”- addresses the uncertainty that remains around safeguarding and NOCs can better understand the responsibilities and resources to deliver effective strategies. Jordan Olympic Committee President, ANOC Chair of the Gender Equity Commission, and Chair of the IOC Safeguarding Working Group HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein will deliver the keynote. Mrs Damaris Young (PAN), Mr Jose Manuel Lemos Araujo (POR) and Mr. Donald Rukare (UGA) will continue discussions on the panel.

The last of the three sessions entitled “Olympic AI Agenda: The future of AI for NOCs,” will focus on the transformative impact of AI and how NOCs can unlock its full potential. Mr Varvn Aryacetas, Chief Futurist at Deloitte Ventures UK, will deliver the keynote while IOC Chief Technology and Information Officer Ilario Corna will moderate the panel which comprises Mr Amine Kouame (MAR), Mr Hans Natorp (DEN) and Mr Matej Machytka (CZE).

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XXVII ANOC GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON ANOC.TV

The entirety of the XXVII General Assembly in Cascais will be broadcast on ANOC.tv and available for all to follow.

You will be able to watch from 10:00 CET on 30 and 31 October with the ANOC Special Theme Sessions available from the same time on 1 November.

This is in addition to the 2024 ANOC Awards being shown live on 30 October at 20:00 CET.

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ANOC CONFIRMS VAST ARRAY OF PARTNERS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ANOC is pleased to confirm that JOY Billiards, WizTeam, Peak Sports and Bluewater will be the official Gold Partners for the XXVII General Assembly in Cascais.

They will be joined by Toyota, P&G and Hotel Cascais Miragem as Silver Partners and seven further Bronze Partners in Worldly AI, Mirpuri Foundation, Xplori, Aeroportos de Portugal, Quantum, Sportall and Lusiadas for the General Assembly in Portugal from 30 October – 1 November.

In addition to ANOC’s 14 Gold, Silver and Bronze Partners, the General Assembly will be supported by Host Partners Visit Portugal and Cascais, Media Partner RTP and five Sustainability Partners, all ensuring that the Assembly is a successful and financially sustainable event.

JOY Billiards, ANOC’s overall Gold Partner, is a world-renowned company in the manufacturing of high-quality billiards tables and sports equipment and has a strong presence in more than 80 countries. WizTeam deliver cutting-edge technology and support services to the event industry with a proven track record at the highest level.
Peak Sports are based in China and one of the world’s leading sports apparel manufacturers and will be joined by Bluewater, the award-winning and global water purification company.

All of the General Assembly’s four Gold Partners, three Silver and seven Bronze align closely with ANOC’s values through their work in sport and with local communities.
ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg highlighted the signing of 14 official Partners as a reflection of the importance and prestige of the General Assembly.

Secretary General Lindberg said: “ANOC is delighted to be able to announce a strong stable of sponsors for the upcoming General Assembly, all of whom will help us ensure that we deliver an excellent experience for our NOCs and a financially sustainable event. All the companies share the same desire to service sport as ANOC and I thank them for their continued support and collaboration.”

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CASCAIS OFFERING

Beautiful Cascais will host the XVIII ANOC General Assembly and provides something for everyone to enjoy, no matter their interests and hobbies.

Exceptional beaches, home to the country’s best surfing, sit close to beautiful mountain landscapes which boast stunning walks and wonderful views over the vibrant coastline. Meanwhile Cascais’ outstanding facilities cater for enthusiasts of all sports and are ready to provide the perfect environment for ANOC’s delegates.

The town is home to museums, parks and gardens that are ready to be explored and restaurants showcasing the culinary delights that Cascais is known for, from Michelin star dishes to traditional petiscos (Portuguese tapas).

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