An OCA statement said the forum had agreed that athletes “should not be punished for the actions of their governments” and “should have access to international competitions (including the Asian Games) without any form of discrimination”.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/asia-athletes-back-olympic-pathway-for-russians-and-belarusians-20230319-p5ctdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says it is happy for the North Korea flag to keep flying at the Hangzhou Asian Games despite it being banned over the country’s non-compliance with global anti-doping rules.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/09/24/games-asia-olympic-body-backs/

In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the education minister noted that the OCA had named JRM as an entity that is closely associated with Embracing Orphans.

Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230119/jamaica-relief-ministries-official-denies-robanske-ties

It is organized every four years by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/zain-official-partner-of-team-kuwait-at-19th-asian-games/

“I will follow the lead of my father and brother,” Sheikh Talal told the delegates in an election presentation, according to the OCA.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-07-07/sheikh-talal-replaces-his-suspended-brother-keeps-asian-olympic-leadership-in-al-sabah-family

Joined by the OCA Landsharks football team, the boys would run illegal plays to show what various penalties looked like and the corresponding signals from the referees.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/moultrie-news/news/tackling-the-fundamentals-of-football/article_28ef497a-2645-11ee-a53a-6fd2bd63d95d.html

OCA Head football coach Chad Wilkes and his wife, Joy, led the ladies through a series of penalty demonstrations.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/moultrie-news/news/tackling-the-fundamentals-of-football/article_28ef497a-2645-11ee-a53a-6fd2bd63d95d.html

Oceanside fumbled on its next possession and Hampton County recovered at the OCA 31-yard line.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/highschool/oceanside-wins-second-straight-lower-state-title/article_2e1b2096-8b11-11ee-8787-e7588a882a39.html

The OCA Athletes' Forum declaration follows a similar stance adopted at an Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa equivalent event in Algiers last week.

Source: https://web4.insidethegames.biz/articles/1134925/oca-athletes-forum-russia-belarus