ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah attends the General Assembly Meeting of Islamic Solidarity Sports Association in Tirana, Albania

On behalf of the President of International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) His Excellency Luciano Rossi, the President of Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) His Excellency Sheikh Salman AlSabah had the honor and privilege of attending the General Assembly Meeting and Plenary Sessions of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) held from December 16 to 18, 2024 in Tirana, Albania.

ASC President actively participated in the ISSA sessions and got engaged in several productive meetings with the delegations of the ISSA during the visit. The ISSA sessions not only offered valuable insights into strategic planning and future initiatives but also provided an excellent platform to strengthen relationships.

On behalf of the ISSF President, ASC President extended his heartfelt congratulations to H.R.H Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki AlSaud – ISSA President, H.E. Nasser Ayman Majali – ISSA Secretary General and the entire ISSA team on the successful organization of the events. ASC President commended ISSA Leadership’s unwavering dedication to advance sports in the Islamic world and expressed optimism about the positive impact of ISSA’s initiatives on the international sports landscape. ASC President wished success to the ISSA Leadership in all their efforts to promote and advance sports across the Islamic world.

Furthermore, ASC President also expressed his most sincere gratitude to the Mayor of Tirana H.E. Erion Veliaj, President of Albanian National Olympic Committee H.E. Fidel YLLI and the President of Albanian Shooting Sport Federation H.E. Stefan Rrufa for their very warm welcome, kindness and generous hospitality extended to ASC delegation during the visit.

(From Left) H.E. Nasser Ayman Majali – ISSA Secretary General, H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah – ASC President

From left: ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah, H.E. Stefan Rrufa President of Albanian Shooting Sport Federation

from left: Grand Master Sami Kiblawi Third Vice-President Lebanese Olympic Committee, Mr. Mohammed AlKhalfan General Director Kuwait Olympic Committee, H.E. Stephan Fox – President of Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah, President of Lebanese Olympic Committee H.E. Boutros Jalkh

from left: ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah, President of Kosovo Olympic Committee H.E. Ismet KRASNIQI

(from left) H.E. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood – Secretary General Pakistan Olympic Association, Sheikh Salman AlSabah – ASC President

from left: Mr. Indra Gamulya Executive Board member ISSA, ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah

from left: Mrs. Samira Asghari IOC Member, ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah

from left: ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah, Mr. Ata Akmammedov Secretary General of NOC Turkmenistan

from left: ASC President Sheikh Salman AlSabah, Mr. Ali SAGIRKAYA Turkish Taekwondo Federation

(from left) H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah – ASC President, H.E. Saud AlMahrous – ASC delegate.

(from left) H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah – ASC President, H.E. Boutros Jalkh – President Lebanese Olympic Committee

Meeting with H.E. Nasser Ayman Majali – ISSA Secretary General