The Olympic Council of Asia's "Protect the Asian Games" initiative at AYG 3 is highly appreciated.

The Olympic Council of Asia's "Protect the Asian Games" initiative at the 3rd Asian Youth Games is part of its ongoing efforts to educate young athletes on the importance of integrity, safety and anti-doping in competition.

A booth has been set up at the Athletes’ Centre – opposite the multi- sport venue, Exhibition World Bahrain – and has attracted a large number of athletes. The booth is open daily from 16:00 to 20:00 until 30 October.

The Olympic Council of Asia's "Protect the Asian Games" initiative at AYG 3 is highly appreciated.

This will be one of the important exchange points of the Center and is expected to attract hundreds of athletes from all over Asia during the Games.

Led by Olympic Council of Asia experts Jamyang Namgyal, Sabine Fakhoury and Dr. Venera Abdulla in the fields of anti-doping and match manipulation, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the various challenges athletes face off the field.

The pavilion features three interactive activities, each revolving around a core area and athletes are encouraged to participate in all three, designed to be engaging, educational and relevant to everyday sporting experiences.

Upon completion of the activities, participants will receive a special edition “Protect the Asian Games” watch as a token of appreciation. To ensure inclusiveness, the OCA will also provide the option of participating online for athletes who are unable to attend in person.

Posters containing QR codes were displayed at the athletes’ hotels, allowing them to scan and take a short online quiz on three mental topics: Fair play, protection and anti-doping. After completing the quiz, participants simply shared their completed page to receive a prize.

“This initiative aims to empower young athletes with knowledge to help them make the right choices, both on and off the field. We want learning about important issues such as Fair Play, Protection and Anti-Doping to be both engaging and memorable. It is not just about rules, but about protecting what makes sport meaningful,” said Jamyang Namgyal, Manager, Athletes’ Division, OCA.

Such initiatives reflect the organisation's broader commitment to athlete education and welfare, added Wissam Trkmani, Director of National Olympic Committee Relations and Development Programmes at the Olympic Council of Asia.

“These young athletes represent the future of Asian sport. Through ‘Protect the Asian Games’, we want to help them understand how their decisions today will shape the integrity and sportsmanship of tomorrow. The response to similar activities at previous Games has been very positive, and we look forward to continuing that momentum in Bahrain,” said Director Wissam Trkmani.

The “Protect the Asian Games” booth will be one of many educational and engagement efforts at the Athletes’ Centre, reinforcing the Olympic Council of Asia’s commitment to supporting athletes not only in competition but also in their personal and professional development.

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