Algerian Olympic Committee

Algerian Olympic and Sport Committee (Arabic: اللجنة الأولمبية و الرياضية الجزائرية‎, French: Comité Olympique et Sportif Algérien) (IOC code: ALG) is the National Olympic Committee representing Algeria. It was created on October 18, 1963, and recognized by the International Olympic Committee on January 27, 1964.

Algerian Olympic Committee
Country/Region Algeria
CodeALG
Created1963
Recognized1964
Continental
Association		ANOCA
HeadquartersBen Aknoun, Algeria
PresidentMustapha Berraf
Secretary GeneralAbdelhafid Izem
Websitewww.coa.dz

History

On October 23, 1963, Mohand-Amokrane Maouche, president of the Algerian Football Federation is elected president of the Algerian Olympic Committee by members of the Executive Board. The International Olympic Committee recognizes the Algerian Olympic Committee on January 27, 1964, on the occasion of the 62nd session held during the IXth Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck (Austria).

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