Inspection visit took place as part of the consideration of the applications from the Republic of Tuva and the Republic of Khakassia to jointly host the 9th Children of Asia International Sports Games - 2028 in two neighboring cities: Abakan (Republic of Khakassia) and Kyzyl (Republic of Tuva). The purpose of the visit was inspection of sports venues and evaluation of conditions for hosting the Games according to information provided in the application forms submitted by the regions.
On July 24-25, in the Republic of Tuva, the Committee representatives visited Kyzyl Presidential Cadet School, Subedey Sports Complex, training facilities, Soviet Tuva 5th Anniversary Stadium, Khuresh Cultural and Sports Complex, and Cultural and Sports Complex in Kaa-Khem under-construction.
On July 27-28, in the Republic of Khakassia, the Committee delegation visited Bulakin Sports Complex, residential buildings of Katanov Khakass State University, Sayany Sports Complex, sports and accommodation facilities of the Olympic Reserve School, Magdalina Equestrian Sports Complex, training facilities, and Kolos Stadium.
All these facilities are being considered to be involved in sports competitions, in organizing Athletes village, catering and accommodation facilities, and cultural events of Children of Asia International Sports Games. Appropriate sports facilities, the ability to organize optimal accommodation and catering that meet all the required standards, as well as logistical arrangements for participants are necessary for hosting the Games.
As part of the inspection visit, a meeting was held with Mr. Orlan Saryglar, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Tuva, and Mr. Sayan Mongush, Deputy Minister of Sports of the Republic of Tuva.
"It is suggested that combat sports competitions to be hold in our republic, including freestyle wrestling, boxing, sumo, and basketball. We believe that sports facilities are capable of hosting such competitions. Additionally, we expect that by 2028, we will have newly constructed facilities that will allow us to host all participants of the Games in a worthy manner," commented Mr. Sayan Mongush, Deputy Minister of Sports of the Republic of Tuva.
Head of Abakan, Mr. Alexey Levin, also expressed confidence that the republics are ready to host Children of Asia Games:
"This is a great opportunity for the development of sports infrastructure and its popularization. If the city is entitled to host competitions, it is evident that investments will be made in the development of sports facilities, which is essential for us. We hope that competitions will be held here since such events have not been held in our republics before," noted Mr. Alexey Levin.
Based on the results of the visit, an analytical report will be compiled, and the Children of Asia International Committee will determine the next country/region to host the 9th Children of Asia Games to be held in 2028.
