Exactly one year has passed since the 8th Children of Asia Games were held in Yakutsk. For this large-scale event, two new sports facilities were built in the capital of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia): a multifunctional sports hall and a climbing wall. We talked to the managers of these centers to find out how the facilities function today and what role they play in the region.
Multifunctional Sports Hall: a center of attraction for young champions
After the Games, the hall was re-equipped for rhythmic gymnastics, as well as for holding school events and competitions.
Vasily Ryazansky, Director of the Hall, notes:
“The main feature of our hall is the ceiling height of 18 meters. There are no analogues in the republic. This is a modern sports center that fully meets current standards.”
Currently, 718 athletes are training in the hall in the following sports: rhythmic gymnastics, boxing, powerlifting, traditional all-around, freestyle wrestling, traditional board games (khabylyk, khaamyska).
Also, competitions of the Republic's and city levels in rhythmic gymnastics and boxing are regularly held here.
The school, located in the Saisar District of Yakutsk, has become the only modern sports facility in the district. It not only gives children an opportunity to play sports, but also provides jobs for 42 employees.
"We see great potential in our pupils - there are already promising juniors among them. Our task is to develop children's sports and educate a new generation of athletes," emphasizes Vasily Ryazansky.
Climbing wall: a new stage in rock climbing
The decision to build a climbing wall in Yakutsk was made in the shortest possible time thanks to the initiative of the Head of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) Aisen Nikolaev, who personally supported this project. The Russian Olympic Support Fund constructed the modern sports facility that fully compliants with international competition standards.
Alexander Spiridonov, Deputy President of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Federation of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), says:
“The most exciting moments of the competition were the preparation for them, the selection of athletes and the atmosphere of the 8th Children of Asia Games.”
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Today, the children's team continues training at the climbing wall, and commercial classes are held for everyone in the evening. The City Cup stages and republic's competitions are also conducted.
“Interest in rock climbing among young people is growing, and our young athletes are demonstrating serious progress. This year, their goal is to successfully perform at the Far East Championship and get to the All-Russian starts,” notes Alexander Spiridonov.
The legacy of the Games is an investment in the future
Both facilities have contributed to the sports infrastructure of Yakutsk. They not only help to raise new champions, but also make sports more accessible to city residents.
A year after the 8th Children of Asia Games, one thing is clear - the created sports facilities continue to work for the benefit of the younger generation and open up new opportunities for young athletes.
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