Manama: Kuwaiti athlete Yasmeen Waleed won a gold medal in the high jump competition at the Third Asian Youth Games in the Bahraini capital Manama on Sunday, setting a new record of 1.73 meters. According to Kuwait News Agency, more than 5,000 male and female athletes representing 45 Asian Olympic committees are partaking in the Third Asian Youth Games. The event showcases a wide range of sports, bringing together young athletes from across Asia to compete at an international level. Some 75 Kuwaiti male and female athletes are vying for medals in 14 sports, including swimming, trampoline, athletics, badminton, table tennis, golf, equestrian, show jumping, endurance, handball, judo, teqball, taekwondo, muay thai, and jiu-jitsu. The participation of Kuwaiti athletes highlights the country's commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting sports as a vital component of development and international cooperation.
