Al-Jalahma congratulates Yasmin on 'gold': An achievement embodying the aspirations of Kuwaiti athletes
Minister Al-Jalahma congratulated player Yasmin Waleed on winning the gold medal at the Youth Olympics, praising the role of the Kuwait Olympic Committee and its president, Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in supporting talents.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Minister Al-Jalahma told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this achievement is a “source of pride and honor,” embodying the aspirations of Kuwaiti athletes and their determination to raise their country’s flag high at the world’s largest sporting events.
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.
He praised the efforts made by the Kuwait 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.
Minister Al-Jalahma expressed his sincere congratulations to athlete Yasmin Walid, her family, and all those involved in this achievement, wishing her continued success and brilliance and hoping she will win more medals to add to Kuwait’s sporting record.
Yasmin Walid, a member of the Kuwait national athletics team, won the gold medal in the high jump event at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
In a statement, the Kuwait Olympic Committee said that Yasmin Walid set a new Kuwaiti record with a jump of 1.80 meters, describing it as “a historic achievement added to the record of Kuwaiti sports.”
The committee clarified that the athlete is one of the champions of the Olympic Champion program, which received support and guidance from Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, with the aim of developing national talents and enabling them to compete and achieve results on the international stage.
The Kuwaiti delegation, participating in the Games running until November 13, comprises six athletes competing in four sports: athletics, rowing, fencing, swimming, and judo.
