국민대 아시아올림픽대학원, 아시안게임 전문서 『아시안게임: OCA 거버넌스 그리고 아시아 올림픽의 이해』 출간

The Asian Games College of the National University of Korea (NAK), led by President Na Changsun, recently released a specialized book titled 'Asian Games: OCA Governance and Understanding of Asian Olympics' on August 24th. The publication, through the NAK Press, marks the first academic work of its kind in Korea, covering the history, value, organizational structure, governance, and required skills in international sports administration.

It also delves into anti-doping and safety regulations, tailored for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

The textbook, authored by OAK's leading professor Park Ju-hyee, offers practical guidance for researchers, students, and sports administrators in the field. It was developed based on the core curriculum of NAK's Asian Olympic University and is expected to be a valuable resource for those working in the international sports sector.

Professor Park, who serves as the OCA athletes' relations committee member, Executive Vice President, and Director of the Asian Olympic Research Center at NAK, drew from her extensive experience and academic insights in the international sports arena.

Among the co-authors are specialists in sports, including Jeong Yu-jin. The book comprises seven chapters, discussing Asian Games' value and evolution, the OCA-hosted championship system, governance and the structure of 45 member countries, roles and skills in international sports organizations, and clean sport regulations. A section in the back includes official rules for event promotion, safe guarding, and match-fixing prevention, making it highly practical for on-the-ground use.

OCA Secretary-General and World Swimming Federation (FINA) President Husain Al-Musallam provided a forward, calling the book a reliable guide for anyone seeking to understand Asian Games and OCA, and a starting point for preparing future sports leaders. NAK plans to strengthen its educational and research foundation on Asian Games, OCA, and Asian sports governance, aiming to cultivate more specialists for the international sports arena.