The Secondary School No. 40 named after the First President of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) Mikhail Nikolaev hosted a thematic lesson dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the signing of the historic Decree on Children of Asia Games.
Vladimir Maksimov, President of the Children of Asia International Committee, held an open lesson for school children. He spoke about the history of the Games and development, their immense role in international sports and cultural exchange, and how the Children of Asia competitions have served as a springboard for many world-renowned athletes.
Vladimir Maksimov emphasized the significance of Mikhail Nikolaev's initiative, which laid the foundation for one of the largest youth sports events in Asia 30 years ago.
"It is important for our young people to know and remember the history of this great project that was born here in Yakutia through the initiative of Mikhail Nikolaev. His far-sighted decision 30 years ago laid the foundation not just for competitions, but for a true philosophy of friendship, healthy rivalry and international unity through sports."
A special surprise for the students was a physical education lesson led by Rozalina Kirillina (Timofeeva), an alumna of the Children of Asia Games, a silver medalist of the World Cup, the winner of the 2016 European Cup in archery, a silver medalist of the 2022 All-Russian Spartakiad of the best athletes and a multiple medalist of the Russian Championships.
She shared her personal experience with the students, how the Children of Asia Games helped her to believe in herself and enter the international arena. The athlete conducted a warm-up and a series of exercises for the children that charged them with energy and motivation to achieve their goals.
The event became a true link between the history of the Games initiated by Mikhail Nikolaev and their bright present, personified by athletes like Rozalina Kirillina (Timofeeva). The lesson demonstrated that hard working can lead to heights of sports and life.
