Yasmine Waleed achieves historic gold at the Olympics

In a historic achievement for Kuwaiti sports, Yasmin Waleed, a member of the national athletics team, won the gold medal in the high jump event at the Summer Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. She set a new Kuwaiti record with a height of 1.80 meters after a fierce competition among the athletes, sparking great joy among the members and athletes of the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the Games.

The Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, congratulated Yasmin Waleed on her gold medal victory. He stated that this achievement is a “source of pride and honor,” embodying the aspirations of Kuwaiti athletes and their determination to raise the national flag high at the world’s largest sporting events. He praised the athlete’s outstanding performance, highlighting her determination and resolve to reach the podium. He added that this triumph underscores the importance of investing in emerging sporting talents and providing a suitable environment to hone their abilities and develop their potential, thereby contributing to the preparation of a generation of champions capable of representing Kuwait with distinction and achieving further sporting successes.

Al-Jalahma also commended the efforts of the Olympic Committee, sports federations, and technical and administrative staff in supporting and preparing athletes for international competitions, reaffirming the state’s continued support for national talents and enabling them to realize their sporting aspirations.

For his part, Sheikh Fahad Al-Nasser, President of the Olympic Committee, expressed pride and honor in the “historic achievement” accomplished by Yasmin. He said this “distinguished achievement” reflects the promising talents possessed by Kuwaiti sports, which are capable of raising Kuwait’s flag at the largest sporting platforms. He added that this success is the fruit of the Olympic Champion Program, aimed at preparing and qualifying Kuwaiti athletes to compete and achieve results in international events.

He appreciated the efforts of the athlete, the technical and administrative staff, and the role of the Women’s Sports Committee in supporting and qualifying Kuwaiti female athletes. He also praised the role of Yasmin Waleed’s family, whose support, trust, and belief in her talent had a significant impact on her career and achievement.

For her part, Fatima Khayat, a member of the Olympic Committee’s Board of Directors and Chair of the Women’s Sports Committee, extended her highest congratulations and best wishes to the entire Kuwaiti people. She emphasized that this achievement was the result of continuous efforts and diligent work undertaken by the Olympic Committee and the Women’s Sports Committee over the past years to develop the women’s sports system and prepare athletes for continental and international competitions. She expressed her confidence in achieving further successes and titles for Kuwaiti sports in upcoming events.

The Kuwaiti delegation, participating in the Games running until November 13, consists of six athletes competing in four sports: athletics, rowing, fencing, swimming, and judo.

“Yasmin’s Achievement”

Amid the sudden rain showers, news arrived of Jasmine from the Senegalese capital of Dakar, where Kuwait’s champion Jasmine Al-Waleed achieved a major Olympic milestone by winning the gold medal in the high jump at the Olympic Games, outperforming competitors from around the world and underscoring that Kuwaiti athletes have the capacity to shine and record remarkable achievements.

The sports community responded enthusiastically to the good news, with social media platforms buzzing with congratulatory messages. Foreign newspapers and channels also highlighted this accomplishment, given the immense global interest and attention surrounding the Olympic Games. The secret behind this achievement lies in the relentless and sustained efforts of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, under the leadership of Sheikh Fahad Al-Nasser, and Fatima Khayat, head of the Women’s Sports Committee.

Congratulations to us on this historic achievement, and congratulations to our beloved country on its daughter, Jasmine.