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Olympic Lesson with Maxim Rakov

Olympic Lesson with Maxim Rakov
Top News 10 May 2025

As part of the Climbing Olympus educational project, three key modules were held: Olympic Lesson, Clean Sport, and Sports Psychology.

A special highlight was the Olympic Lesson conducted by Maxim Rakov — a graduate and bronze medalist of the 2nd Children of Asia Games in judo, 2009 World Champion, 2009 Asian Champion, medalist of the Asian Games (2006, 2010, 2014), participant in the London Olympic Games, and Honored Master of Sport of Kazakhstan in judo.

Maxim shared his personal journey with the participants, spoke about overcoming challenges, and inspired the young athletes with motivation for future victories:

— The Climbing Olympus project is a truly important and valuable educational initiative, especially for young athletes. I firmly believe that the knowledge shared through the modules of this program should be instilled in athletes from an early age. I was very glad to lead the Olympic Lesson for young athletes from Kuwait — seeing the spark in their eyes, their curiosity, and their questions were priceless. I hope I was able to inspire them just as the Children of Asia Games once inspired me.