KUALA LUMPUR, July 8: : The new chairman of the Asian Olympic Council Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad Al- Sabah has pledged after his election to open a new chapter in the history of the Asian Olympic sports. “A page was folded today and a new one was opened,” said the eminent Kuwait sports personality as he addressed the second general assembly of the council, held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. He won the eminent seat with 24 votes against 20 his contender, Hussein Al-Musallam, secretary of the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee. Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad proposed to name Al-Musallam as his honorary deputy considering his long service and noticeable contributions to developing the Olympic sports in Asia. His proposal was unanimously approved.

HH Amir congratulates His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah for being elected as President of the Asian Olympic Council. His Highness noted that Sheikh Talal’s achievements and contributions to the sports field are highly appreciated, wishing him the best of luck in the new position.

HH Crown Prince congratulates His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for being elected as President of the Asian Olympic Council. His Highness noted that Sheikh Talal’s achievements and contributions to the sports field are highly appreciated, wishing him the best of luck in the new position.

HH PM congratulates His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for being elected as President of the Asian Olympic Council.

DM congratulates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah has addressed a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Talal Al- Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on his election as President of the Asian Olympic Council. The Kuwaiti Army General Staff Command said in a statement that Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad wished success for Sheikh Talal and expressed hopes he would be able to elevate level of Asian sports and make more accomplishments in the post service.

IM congratulates First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday addressed a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah on his election as President of the Asian Olympic Council. A MoI statement quoted the interior minister as saying, “your winning of the international sports post came in appreciation for your accomplishments and the busy sports march.” He prayed to His Almighty to guide Sheikh Talal Al-Fahad to success for lifting the Kuwaiti Flag aloft at regional and international quarters under the sagacious leadership of Their Highness's, the Amir and the Crown Prince. (KUNA)