A year ago, Yakutia hosted the 8th Children of Asia Games – a large-scale event that brought together young athletes from all over Asia. We talked to the participants of the Games about their achievements so far.
Yu Meize, China, volleyball
Chinese volleyball player Yu Meize shared her impressions of participating in the 8th Children of Asia Games: “These competitions significantly improved my physical fitness and helped me to stay in the main team.” This year, the athlete has achieved significant success – her team won the provincial championship, and Yu Meize is determined to further improve her results. “We showed an excellent result at the provincial level, and I am sure that in the future we will be able to achieve even more,” the volleyball player added.
Zhao Jinghan, China, volleyball
"The 8th Children of Asia Games are undoubtedly very important competitions, which helped me realize how big the gap is between us and the strongest. These Games also allowed me to gain a lot of experience, which makes me train even harder!"
On the eve of graduation, the girl sets ambitious goals for herself: "My goal is to perform well in every match in the remaining time, because next year I will graduate from school. Of course, one of the achievements is to win the championship for the first time as a main player, and I hope that in the future the results will only improve! In addition, we managed to maintain a ten-year tradition of winning the provincial championship for the first secondary school of Teli."
Aina Kirillina, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), trap shooting
"I feel proud of our team and the Republic. The Games were held at a very high level, I really liked everything. Training and participation in competitions had a positive effect on me. I feel a great responsibility, noq I have a desire to keep training and achieving results." Over the past year, the girl has achieved impressive results: she won the youth league of the country in Moscow (2024), took the second place in the Russian championship under 19 in Kazan (2024) and third place in the Russian Cup in mixed standing in Adygea (2025).
Togzhan Kaznabek, Kazakhstan, taekwondo
"This year was truly eventful and unforgettable. For me Children of Asia Games was a bright moment, full of emotions, excitement and pride. I remember the atmosphere, support and, of course, the moments on the podium - all this inspires me to this day," Togzhan said. After the Games, she revised her approach to training, paying more attention to technique and recovery. Thanks to this, she improved her personal performance, won several national tournaments and is now intensively preparing for the new season with an ambitious goal of becoming the champion of Asia.
Ayaulym Saparalieva, Kazakhstan, taekwondo
“The past year was filled with bright moments, excitement and pride. Children of Asia Games are not just competitions, but a huge experience that will stay with me forever. I became more confident, I realized that I can compete at the international level.” Over the year, Ayaulym joined the youth national team of Kazakhstan, participated in international tournaments, and is now aiming to win the championship of Kazakhstan among adults.
A year ago, young athletes competed in their first international tournaments, and today they continue their journey to new heights. Their stories are the best proof that Children of Asia is not just a competition, but a powerful impetus for development and growth. Follow their achievements and support future champions!
