In 2025, on the eve of the 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, the Climbing to Olympus educational program for young athletes was held at the OCA headquarters in Kuwait. The project was implemented by the Children of Asia International Committee jointly with the Olympic Council of Asia with the support of the Kuwait Olympic Committee.
As part of the program, participants completed three key educational modules. In the "Olympic Lesson" module, world judo champion Maxim Rakov shared his experience with young athletes and conducted an interactive quiz on history of Olympism. The "Sports Psychology" module introduced athletes to modern methods of assessing psychophysiological states and stress management techniques. In the "Clean Sport" module, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) organized a practical simulation of a doping control procedure using professional equipment.
Young taekwondo athlete Ajla Cina shared her impressions of the educational program: "This project changed my perspective on sport! Meeting Maxim Rakov inspired me to pursue new goals, and the practical knowledge of psychology and anti-doping will help me in future competitions. Particularly valuable were the skills I learned to maintain concentration before competitions and an understanding of the doping control procedure. Now I'm even more passionate about my sport and ready to reach new heights!".
The Climbing to Olympus educational project continues the mission of the Children of Asia International Committee to develop a new generation of athletes who share Olympic values and the principles of fair play. The program demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in developing children's and youth sports.
