In 1947 , Azzam submitted a memorandum to the League , advocating a multi-sport tournament which involved the participation of all Arab countries .
The Arab Games were the brainchild of Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam , the first General Secretary of the Arab League ( 1945 -- 1952 ) .
In 1947 , General Secretary submitted a memorandum to the League , advocating a multi-sport tournament which involved the participation of all Arab countries .
The Arab Games were the brainchild of Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam , the first General Secretary of the Arab League ( 1945 -- 1952 ) .