Yakutian Governor awards "Children of Asia" medalists with token letters of gratitude and monetary prizes.
The 8th Children of Asia Games, an international multi-sport event promoting sportsmanship and cultural exchange among young athletes from Asia, took place in Yakutsk, Russia, from June 25 to July 7, 2024. Over 2,000 participants from 25 Asian countries competed in this youth competition [1][2][3].
The Games were initiated by the first President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Mikhail Efimovich Nikolaev. The event was hosted by the mayor of the capital, and the medalists received letters of gratitude, cash prizes of 30,000, 20,000, and 10,000 rubles.
The Children of Asia Games is an establishment aimed at fostering sports development and cultural exchange among Asian youth athletes. The 2024 edition in Yakutsk marked the 8th occurrence, demonstrating the event's ongoing regional importance.
The Games have been held in various regions of Russia, including Yakutia, Sakhalin, Primorye, and Kuzbass, in the past. However, specific details about the number of participants from each country are not provided.
Regarding Evgeny Grigoryev, no available information from the provided data confirms his participation or role in the 2024 Games in Yakutsk. Without specific information, it is not possible to confirm his connection to the event.