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OCA Director General's high expectations for 16th Asian Games

  • Husain A H Z Al-Musallam, Director General and Technical Director of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), said he is very confident that Guangzhou will present the best ever Asian Games.

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Husain A H Z Al-Musallam, Director General and Technical Director of the Olympic Council of Asia, said he is very confident that Guangzhou will present the best ever Asian Games when speaking to the Asian Games Lounge, a talk show, on April 9.

Mr Husain speaks to the Official Website of Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games

Mr Husain thought the Guangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee is doing a fantastic job and took the opportunity to thank the Chinese Olympic Committee for their support during an interview from the Official Website of the Games.

Mr Husain joins an interview with Asian Games Lounge

Mr Husain was excited that many new sports have entered the Asian Games programme for the first time, such as Cricket and Women's Boxing. And he was happy that Equestrian will make its debut in Mainland China during the Guangzhou Asian Games.

Mr Husain joins an interview with Asian Games Lounge

Mr Husain wished Guangzhou good luck and looked forward to celebrating the best Asian Games ever. And he believed the Games will leave a very good legacy for Guangzhou, making it famous around the world.

Mr Husain blesses Guangzhou Asian Games

Mr Husain was certain that Guangzhou will benefit from Asiad and witness a major transformation in the city's infrastructure in terms of the transportation system, sports facilities, manpower's education level and the volunteer spirit.

Mr Husain at the interview

Mr Husain told the Official Website of the 16th Asian Games that he is optimistic that Chinese enterprises sponsoring the 2010 Asian Games will get more exposure abroad and enter the Asian and global market.

Mr Husain and the hostess

He thought Guangzhou is making progress day by day. In particular, he noticed new construction taking place in recent years, such as the sports facilities on Haixin Island, which has been chosen as the venue for the Opening Ceremony.

Husain A H Z Al-Musallam, Director General of the OCA

Mr Husain said he is an old friend of Guangzhou and can eat with chopsticks like any Chinese. He and his family - his wife and kids - visited Guangzhou in early 2000 and had a very good time here.

Husain A H Z Al-Musallam, Director General of the OCA

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  • Mr Husain Ali Al-Musallam in Asian Games Lounge

    At the interview

    Hostess: As one saying goes, eating in Guangzhou, which means Guangzhou is famous for a variety of food. How do you like the Cantonese cuisine?
    Mr Husain: I learnt to eat with Chinese chopsticks. Now I eat like any Guangzhou citizen. The food here is very delicious. I like it because I like to eat seafood. [More]

    Hostess: By hosting the largest continental sporting event, what will be the biggest challenge faced by GAGOC?
    Mr Husain: Well, the biggest challenge is that when the Games closes, people leave Guangzhou with a very good memory. In terms of the operation, in terms of the venue and in terms of the programme, I think everything is good. The biggest challenge is to implement this programme on track. And the second thing is that your guests coming from Asia and from the world will leave Guangzhou with a very good memory. [More]


  • Mr Husain Ali Al-Musallam in Asian Games Lounge

    Profile

    Swimmer of Kazma Sports Club, Kuwait from 1968 - 1978
    Team Manager, Kuwait National Swimming Team during 1981 - 1985
    Swimming and Athletics Team Manager of Kazma Sports Club during 1985 - 1988
    Secretary General of Kuwait Swimming Association since 1988
    Joined with Olympic Council of Asia on January 2, 1984
    Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia since September 2005
      

 

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