Asian Youth Games to open October 22 in BahrainThe fruit of a strong determination since the kingdom recovered the organization of the competition only nine months ago, following the withdrawal from Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Olympic Council of Asia Director General Husain Al Musallam praised the work of the Organizing Committee ahead of the event, which will be Youth Olympic Games qualifier of Dakar 2026.
« We congratulate the Organizing Committee of the Third Asian Youth Games for all the work they have done to welcome young athletes from 45 Asian National Olympic Committees for what will be an exceptional edition. When we know that Bahrain had only nine months to prepare At these Games, we realize the enormous effort made, and The OCA is extremely grateful to the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the Government of Bahrain and the Organizing Committee for their unwavering support in organizing this major event He says.
« We are confident that the Kingdom of Bahrain will organize incredible Games that will showcase the future stars of our continentDespite the time constraints, the Bahrain Organizing Committee did an admirable job, and we are now ready to organize a memorable event that will be important in the sporting careers of all the young boys and girls who will participate. " adds Al Musallam. The Games will bring together some 4.300 athletes, 900 officials and 700 coaches from 45 NOCs. Over 3.000 volunteers will be mobilized.
