HRH Prince Feisal meets with ASOIF President Ricci Bitti at launch of Jordan Olympic Academy

Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) President HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein met with the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) President Francesco Ricci Bitti ahead of the launch of the Jordan Olympic Academy.

Prince Feisal and President Ricci Bitti discussed several key issues including how new Jordan Olympic Academy will play a critical role in promoting Olympism within Jordan.

ASOIF President Ricci Bitti expressed his delight to be attending the launch of the Jordan Olympic Academy, saying “I am really looking forward to spending the next few days here in Jordan and to experience this country’s world renowned hospitality. It was a pleasure to meet with my friend HRH Prince Feisal and to discuss a few important matters. Jordan has always had a long and very close relationship with the Olympic movement, and I am sure under Prince Feisal’s leadership this will continue to develop, and the Jordan Olympic Academy is just another example that will ensure more people could experience and live the Olympic values.”

The launch included a presentation on the Academy and a panel discussion with key stakeholders and partners of the Academy.