21 countries have confirmed participation in the 8th Children of Asia Games to be held from June 25 to July 7, 2024 in Yakutsk. The participation of teams from foreign countries and regions of Russia in the Games was discussed at a meeting between the President of the Children of Asia International Committee Vladimir Maksimov and the Head of the Republic Aisen Nikolaev.
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Aisen Nikolaev noted that the Organizing committee is carrying out work, including preparation of facilities, logistics and accommodation, and organization of the cultural program. On April 1, accreditation started.
Vladimir Maksimov emphasized that the results of the entry campaign show a good representation of athletes from all across the Asian continent.
Moreover, the 8th Children of Asia Games Torch Relay were discussed at the meeting. The Torch Relay began 100 days before the start of the Games - on March 20 from Pokrovsk, Khangalas district. The Games Flame has already visited Khangalas, Gorny, Vilyuisk, Verkhnevilyuysk, Nyurba, Suntar, Mirny, Lensk, Anabar districts. Today, April 5, the Olenyok district to greet the Torch Relay.
The Relay will end on June 26 at the Opening ceremony of the Games in Tuymaada Stadium in Yakutsk.
To recall, the Flame Lighting Ceremony of the 8th Children of Asia Games took place on March 19, according to tradition, in the Lena Pillars Nature Park in Khangalas district.
Children of Asia Games, established by the First President of the Republic Mikhail Nikolaev, have been held every four years since 1996. The 7th Children of Asia Games took place in Vladivostok in 2022. The Games brought together more than 1,300 young athletes from 13 countries. This year the 8th Children of Asia Games to greet more than 3,000 participants. Young athletes will compete for 239 sets of medals in 24 sports.
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