Selection is made by acclamation, as no other candidate who challenged for the position of chairman Ahmad 44 member states of the Olympic Council, which consists of 45 countries previously. Indeed the only country that does not choose Fahd is Kuwait, due to sanctions imposed by the freezing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Japan was chosen to host the 58th meeting of the OCA in order to celebrate the commemoration of more than one hundred years of the founding of the Olympic Committee. This election also as a form of support to Japan after the hit by the earthquake and tsunami waves some time ago.
Increasingly festive celebration with the presence of IOC President Jacques Rogge, and a large number of international sports leaders. General Meeting was opened after a moment of silence for victims of natural disasters that struck the country last March 11. "We're coming sungkawa compassion for the tragedy that hit Japan," said Fahd.
Fahd began his speech by thanking Rogge for his efforts in support of the OCA and its commitment to attend the meeting and its role in the development of the Olympic Movement throughout the world. He promised to cooperate with Japan in supporting the country following natural disasters that befall.
OCA was formed in 1982 and Sheikh Ahmad Fahd al-Sabah, who is also member of the IOC-led the council since 1992. OCA based in Kuwait, is the largest sports agencies in Asia under the IOC.