President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented the Order of Honour of the National Olympic Committee of the country to Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. The award ceremony took place on January 25 as part of the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia in Tashkent.

The state award was granted in recognition of Sheikh Joaan’s significant contribution to the development of the Olympic Movement and sport across the Asian continent. His dedication, strategic vision, and active work in promoting sports initiatives in the region were highlighted.

The award symbolizes respect, unity, and the pursuit of excellence, while also emphasizing the shared commitment to Olympic ideals and the continued development of sport in Asia.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​