The Children of Asia International Committee, in collaboration with the Olympic Council of Asia, held the Climbing Olympus educational project aimed at supporting the growth of young athletes and coaches. With the support of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, the event gathered dozens of participants who shared their impressions.
Asja Cina:
“I found the day truly insightful. I had a great time — there were so many different activities, and we got to experience new things. I learned a lot: about testing, about what athletes can and cannot do, about limits and procedures. It was all really interesting.
I especially enjoyed meeting World Judo Champion Maxim Rakov. I don’t do judo, I practice taekwondo, but still, it was amazing to learn something new about the Olympic Games and how it all started. I didn’t even know there were Children’s Olympics or Asian Games. Learning about this cultural expansion was very inspiring.
And at the end of the day, we learned how to manage stress. I realized it’s not only for sports — it helps in everyday life. Right now, I have exams and that’s stressful too. The breathing exercises we practiced today really help.
What you learn here goes beyond sport. It affects your entire life. Maybe I’m doing sports now, but in the future I might do something else — and the knowledge I gained today will help me become the best version of myself.”
Abdullah Almtawaah:
“These sessions are truly inspiring, especially with so many people from the Children of Asia Committee joining us. This is a wonderful place, and I’m very grateful for everything they’ve done for us.
I really liked how they showed us ways to improve our lives, how to move toward the Olympics, how to keep going. And of course — the breathing techniques and fun games!”
Badriya:
“Today’s program was really fun and meaningful to me — because I learned how to inspire myself, how to be strong, and how to be helpful.”
