Al-Jalahma: Confident in the capabilities of Kuwaiti athletes participating in the Asian Games

State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, expressed his confidence in the capabilities of Kuwaiti athletes participating in the 2026 Asian Games and the 2026 Asian Para Games.

This came during an inspirational speech delivered by Minister Al-Jalahma at an event hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Kuwait at the residence of Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Mokai, under the theme “Imagine One Asia / Imagine One Heart,” in anticipation of the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4 and from October 18 to 24, respectively.

In his opening remarks, Minister Al-Jalahma urged athletes to maintain high focus and discipline, emphasizing that they represent not only themselves but also their country, and wished them every success and positive results in the competitions.

For his part, Ambassador Mokai expressed deep appreciation for the Kuwaiti athletes for their participation and representation of their nation at these games, underscoring the deep ties between the two countries.

He noted that Kuwait has repeatedly demonstrated its sporting excellence and capabilities, particularly in karate, and stressed the importance of mutual rapprochement through sports.