- Source: Union of Arab National Olympic Committees
The Union of Arab National Olympic Committees (acronym: UANOC; Arabic: إتحاد اللجان الأولمبية الوطنية العربية) is an international organization that unites the 22 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the Arab world. It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
History
In May 1976, in a conference of Arab olympic committees held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), members decided to establish a union called the Arab Sports Confederation (ASC). The goals of the confederation are the advancement of the Olympic movement and sports in the Arab countries, develop and maintain the rules and principles of the Olympic, encourage and protect the hobby, as well as cooperation with the Arab and international sports organizations. Riyadh was chosen as the headquarters of the confederation and Prince Faisal bin Fahd was elected as its President until his death in 1999. The Arab Sports Confederation changed its name to Union of Arab National Olympic Committees (UANOC) in 2008.
Activities
The most important activities of the union, attend international and continental meetings that act for youth and sports both, contribute to the organization of Arab sports tournaments, supervision and the establishment of tournaments, seminars, sports medicine and sports media, management and administration and sports photography.
Member federations
Arab Chess Federation - 1975
Arab Handball Federation - 1975
Union of Arab Football Associations - 1974
Arab Basketball Federation
Arab Volleyball Association - 1975
Arab Athletics Federation - 1975
Arab Swimming Confederation (ASC)
Arab Badminton Federation (ABF)
Arab Table Tennis Federation (ATTF)
Arab Weightlifting Federation
Arab Rugby Federation - 2012
Arab Ice Hockey Federation
Arab Gymnastics Union
Arab Bodybuilding Federation
Arab Judo Federation - 1977
Arab Taekwondo Federation
Arab Karate Federation
Arab Tennis Federation
Arab Golf Federation
Arab Wushu Federation
Arab Fencing Federation
Arab Cycling Federation
Arab Rowing Federation
Arab Sailing Federation
Arab Triathlon Federation
Arab Wrestling Federation
Arab Billiards and Snooker Federation
Arab Archery Federation
Arab Shooting Federation
Arab Boxing Federation
Arab Bowling Federation
Arab Squash Federation
Arab Bridge Federation
Arab Squash Federation - 1983
Arab Kickboxing Federation
Arab Muaythai Federation
Arab Canoeing Federation
Member countries
Events
Arab Games
Arab Championships
See also
African Games
Asian Games
References
External links
Official website
Qatar sign hosts 2011 Pan Arab Games (sportbusiness.com)
Executive Bureau of the union in Jeddah (Alriyadh Newspaper)
Arab Games 2011 put back one month (Olympic Council of Asia)
http://www.uanoc.org/members/managers
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Olimpiade
- Union of Arab National Olympic Committees
- Arab Games
- National Olympic Committee
- European Olympic Committees
- Arab Peace Initiative
- Olympic Council of Asia
- 2011 Arab Games
- List of participating nations at the Summer Olympic Games
- United Arab Emirates at the Olympics
- Flags of international organizations
