The Kuwait Winter Games Association recently announced that it is planning to introduce young Kuwaitis with disabilities to the world of winter sports. This initiative is designed to form national teams to represent the country in international competitions. Fahd Al-Ajmi, the head of the association, announced the start of this project, which is dedicated to an ice hockey team for disabled athletes.
Formation of an Ice Hockey Team
Fahd Al-Ajmi noted in an interview with the media that this program will begin with the formation of an ice hockey team and will gradually expand to other winter sports such as figure skating, curling, and speed skating. The association has held intensive sessions with several schools that have students with disabilities to identify young people interested in ice hockey.
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He invited young disabled Kuwaitis to contact the association's management and take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this initiative. The goal of this project is to recruit and train 20 ice hockey players in the first phase to prepare them for the ninth Asian Winter Games, which will be held in winter 2029 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
New Opportunities for Disabled Athletes
This initiative is also designed to provide a platform for the participation of disabled athletes in international winter sports competitions. Al-Ajmi stated that the association plans to hire a specialized technical coaching team to train athletes at their ice rink. Additionally, all necessary equipment and facilities for ice hockey training will be provided.
Al-Ajmi emphasized that this project reflects the association's commitment to promoting inclusivity in sports. The goal of the association is to provide opportunities for disabled youth to develop their abilities, make productive use of their leisure time, and showcase their athletic potential. He also stressed the importance of supporting young disabled Kuwaitis and encouraging them to participate in winter sports as a significant responsibility of the association, highlighting his determination to create opportunities for athletes to develop their skills and represent Kuwait in international competitions.
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