As part of the figure skating training camp in Harbin, a special team-building program was held, organized by the Children of Asia International Committee (CAIC). The program brought together 45 young figure skaters from 20 countries, helping them not only enhance their athletic skills but also strengthen team spirit, make new friends, and gain motivation.
The team-building program included interactive games, creative activities, and sports challenges aimed at fostering mutual understanding, trust, and effective teamwork.
“It is important to us that children not only improve their athletic performance but also learn to interact in an international environment. The team-building program gives young figure skaters from different countries an opportunity to get to know each other better, learn about one another, and exchange cultural experiences. We see how, after such activities, the children become more open, and that is priceless,” noted Sardaana Zhendrinskaia, Deputy Secretary General of CAIC.
The camp participants themselves said that such activities make the training process even more engaging and help strengthen team bonds.
Ludwig Hans Carizo, a figure skater from the Philippines, shared his impressions:
“I really enjoyed the group training sessions — they were so much fun. I made a lot of new friends, and I’m sure the other skaters did too. I think my favorite part was when we were building a tower out of blocks and trying to solve the puzzle — that’s when we talked and laughed the most, and I think that was the most fun we had. So yes, I just want to say a big thank you to the organizers and sponsors for this wonderful team-building program!”
As a reminder, from 10 to 18 August, the Children of Asia International Committee, together with the Olympic Council of Asia and the International Skating Union, is holding a figure skating training camp in Harbin, combining intensive training sessions, sharing of experience, and a cultural and educational program.
