Faisal Al-Maqseed

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: Faisal Al-Maqseed, Chairman of the Kuwait School Sports Federation and Higher Education, confirmed the full readiness of all Federation committees to participate in the upcoming Kuwait Sports Day celebrations on February 22. The event will feature the Promising Festival, bringing together approximately 150 talented athletes from the Federation’s gifted academies, along with 50 coaches, supervisors, and administrators.

The Promising Festival set to take place at the subsidiary stadium of Jaber International Stadium, will consist of eight activity stations, with the participation of parents. Al-Maqseed emphasized that the festival’s organizing committee has completed all necessary rehearsals, ensuring a smooth and successful event in line with the directives of Kuwait’s political leadership.

Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Al-Maqseed stated that Kuwait Sports Day aims to engage people of all ages and social groups in a collective sporting activity, reinforcing efforts by various state sectors to promote sports culture and encourage an active lifestyle.

He also extended his deep appreciation to the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, for his continuous support of the School Sports Federation. Since the launch of the Federation’s “Our Talents in Our Schools” strategy in 2021, the Minister has provided extensive backing, ensuring the initiative’s success. Al-Maqseed reaffirmed that the School Sports Federation remains committed to implementing the Minister’s vision, as school sports serve as the foundation for Kuwait’s sporting future, with the ultimate goal of restoring Kuwaiti sports to their former glory.