Nairobi Star (Nairobi)
Evelyn Watta
29 June 2011
The Associations of National Olympics Committees of Africa (ANOCA) 30th anniversary celebrations kicked off on Monday in Togo with a firm commitment to improve the continental sporting environment. ANOCA President General Lassanna Palenfo outlined the role the ANOCA have played in shaping and developing sports in the region. “Over the last 30 years, our membership has increased from 33 to 53 and we will soon be welcoming a new member -South Sudan. Our members’ representation in the IOC has also increased and so has our participation in the Olympic Game.”
IOC President Jacques Rogge in a pre-recorded video message to the session in Lome acknowledged the important role ANOCA is playing in Africa. Kenya is represented at the ANOCA extraordinary session by a delegation of four led by NOCK Chairman Kipchoge Keino who is also a member of the International Olympics Committee, NOCK Secretary General F.K Paul, Julius Korir, Los Angeles Olympic Champion (3000m SC) and former world marathon record holder champion Paul Tergat
AllAfrica – All the Time
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Nock At Anoca Extraordinary Meeting in Lome