Puerto Rico
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) was established in June 1979 during the Constitutive General Assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
About ANOC
History of ANOC
1979
Mario Vázquez Raña
(Mexico)Served as ANOC President for nearly 33 years, before being succeeded.
2012
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah
(Kuwait)Succeeded him in April 2012.
Rome
The first General Assembly of the NOCs took place in Rome from 30 September - 2 October 1965.
1982 / 2010
ANOC´s headquarters
ANOC’s headquarters was located in Paris between 1982 and 2010 before moving to the Olympic capital, Lausanne, in May 2010.
2015
ANOC moved into a new, modern headquarters in Lausanne.
The new offices, which were inaugurated in June 2015, showcase ANOC’s commitment to modernisation and provide the best possible environment from which to serve the NOCs.
The offices serve as ANOC’s global operational hub, as well as a base to welcome members of the world’s NOCs and host NOC and Continental Association meetings.
2018
In November 2018, Sheikh Ahmad temporarily steps aside. Robin Mitchell is elected as Senior Vice President
2022
SEOUL
Robin Mitchell elected ANOC President at the XXVI ANOC General Assembly in Seoul.
