Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Dr. Husain Al-Musallam has been awarded the Order of the Children of Asia International Committee. The award was unanimously approved by the CAIC Board in recognition of Dr. Al-Musallam's exceptional contribution.
The Order of the Children of Asia International Committee is awarded for special contribution to children's sports in Asia, as well as for personal achievements in promoting and developing the Children of Asia Games.
Under the leadership of Dr. Al-Musallam, the Olympic Council of Asia has provided significant support to the Children of Asia International Committee's projects aimed at the younger generation. His personal commitment to the ideals of sports, education through physical culture, and unwavering support for the Children of Asia Games have been key factors in expanding their reach and enhancing their prestige.
Dr. Husain Al-Musallam emphasized that children are the future, and investing in children's sports is a contribution to the health, peace, and prosperity of the entire Asian continent. He also expressed his sincere belief in the mission of the Children of Asia Games and assured of his continued support for the movement that inspires thousands of boys and girls to achieve great things in sports.
The Order was presented to the Director General of the OCA during a visit to Bahrain by Vladimir Maksimov, President of the Children of Asia International Committee. This ceremony shows many years of fruitful cooperation and high appreciation of Dr. Al-Musallam's contribution to the children's sports in the continent.
As a reminder, the Order of the Children of Asia International Committee was established by the decision of the CAIC Board in 2024. The first Order was posthumously awarded to Mikhail Nikolaev, the founder of the Children of Asia Games and the first President of The Sakha Republic (Yakutia).
