United Arab Emirates: Noura Al Jazmi, Member of the Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee and President of the UAE Badminton Federation, has been elected as a member of the Executive Board of the Asian Olympic Council. The achievement came during the elections for the 2024-’28 electoral cycle held as part of the Council’s General Assembly in New Delhi.
This is the first time that a UAE representative has been elected to the Council. Al Jazmi received 43 votes. Al Jazmi responded that this reflects the confidence in the Emirati cadres and is a great incentive to maintain this progress and excel in the future. He also said that it aims to enhance the UAE’s reputation at various international forums.