The Olympic Council of Asia was approved
for formation in New Delhi,India during the Asian Games Federation (AGF)
Council Meeting held on November 26, 1981, which was attended by
duly accredited representatives of the affiliated Asian National
Olympic Committees. One year later it was officially founded on
December 5, 1982 in New Delhi during the IX Asian Games which were
held there as the last games under the “AGF” umbrella. At the
assembly late Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah was elected the First OCA
President. The OCA has replaced the AGF since.The AGF was the
determined dream of its founder, the Late Mr. G.S. Sondhi of India,
to promote development of an Asian identity, in fact an Asian Unity
through sports.Despite initial setbacks it was formed on February
13, 1949 in New Delhi, where the delegates drafted a constitution.
They decided to hold the Asian Games every four years, midway
between the Olympic Games, and also agreed on the simple motto which
was designed and proposed by Mr. Sondhi “Ever Onward” on top of an
Orange Sun that represents the ever glimmering and warm spirit of
the Asian people.Later in early 1983, Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah added
the five Olympic Rings on top of the original logo. The new logo is
adopted as the official OCA Emblem. The Sun will be found in all
Asian Games emblems in the future.History of Asian Sports
development 1st Oriental Olympics Manila, Philippines 1913 Six
countries participated in eight days, Philippines, Chinese Taipei,
Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong.2nd Far East Championships
up to 10th Far East Championships until 1934 11th Oriental
Championships The 11th OC was scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan
in 1938. It was canceled because of the war.1st West Asian Games,
India 1934 Afghanistan, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), India and Palestine were
participants.2nd West Asian Games.Scheduled to be held in Jerusalem
in 1938.Asian Sport leaders met in 1948 during.Formulation of (AGF)
Foundation of Olympic Council of Asia. Changing the policy of
AGF.Established new and permanent organization for ensuring
continues, development and stability of Asian Games.16-9-82
formation of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)Assumed Control of 9th
Asian Games.Elected Shk. Fahad Al-Sabah as 1st OCA President.Elected
Five Vice Presidents.36 members NOC’s affiliated to OCA.OCA H.Q. in
Kuwait with a permanent and official staff.
