14-05-2025
Bahrain Powers Ahead in Asian Youth Games 2025 Preparations
TDT | Manama
With just five months to go until the curtain rises on the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, Bahrain took another confident stride forward as a high-level Technical Delegation (TD) meeting was held yesterday to ensure all systems are ready to go. Led by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Deputy Director General Vinod Tiwari, the session brought together key stakeholders from the Bahrain Asian Youth Games Organizing Committee (BAYGOC) to fine-tune logistics for the October 22–31 spectacle. 'We're hoping to have a very successful Asian Youth Games in Bahrain,' said Tiwari. 'We hope to mainly educate the kids because there are minors with lots of potential.'
A Turn of Destiny
Originally awarded to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the 3rd edition of the AYG found a new home in Bahrain following delays in infrastructure in the original host city. In December 2024, the OCA officially chose Bahrain as the new host, impressed by its successful 2024 ISF Gymnasiade and world class venues like Khalifa Sports City, Bahrain International Circuit, and the Royal Golf Club.
Strategic Meeting Sets the Stage
Yesterday's TD meeting brought together a powerhouse of officials, including BAYGOC Chairman Yousif Duaij Muhoorfi and Deputy Chair Ahmed Abdulghaffar. The agenda covered critical touchpoints: athlete accommodation, accreditation systems, transportation, and anti-doping measures. The Bahrain Olympic Committee later confirmed that every department is well on track to deliver a seamless event.
Tiwari, a familiar figure in the Asian sports circuit, emphasized the importance of synchronization across departments, echoing his leadership during past events such as AIMAG 6 in Bangkok.
