Syrian Olympic Committee
The Syrian Olympic Committee (Arabic: اللجنة الأولمبية السورية) is the National Olympic Committee in Syria for the Olympic Games movement. It is a non-profit organization that selects players and teams to represent the nation, and raises funds to send to Olympic events organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Syrian Olympic Committee logo | |
Country/Region | |
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Code | SYR |
Created | 1948 |
Recognized | 1948 |
Continental Association | OCA |
Headquarters | Damascus, Syria |
President | Mowaffak Joumaa |
Secretary General | Feras Mouala |
Website | www.syriaolymp.org |
In 2016, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces announced the creation of the Syrian Olympic Committee.
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