International Skating Union Grants Kuwait Full Membership
KUWAIT – The International Skating Union (ISU) has granted Kuwait full membership in its figure skating division, officially recognizing the Kuwait Figure Skating Federation. The historic decision, announced during the ISU’s 2025 Congress in Switzerland, marks a significant advance for the country’s evolving winter sports landscape.
The announcement stands as a major milestone in Kuwait’s aspiration towards global winter sports prominence. The Kuwaiti delegation attending the Congress included Salem Al-Ajmi, director of figure skating, Yousef Al-Kandari, director of speed skating, and administrator Farah Al-Qallaf. Kuwait exercised its full voting rights at the Congress for the very first time, actively participating in pivotal decisions aimed at bolstering the sport’s development worldwide.
In a statement, Fahid Al-Ajmi, President of the Kuwait Winter Sports Club, described the new membership as “a major milestone in the country’s growing involvement on the global winter sports stage.” He expressed deep gratitude to the ISU and its president, Jae Yeol Kim of South Korea, for their faith in Kuwait’s skating program and ongoing support.
Kuwait obtained full membership after successfully meeting the ISU’s stringent eligibility requirements, which include consistent participation in regional and international figure skating competitions and compliance with development standards.
“This recognition will boost the sport’s development in Kuwait by creating more opportunities for our athletes to compete and gain valuable experience on the international stage,” Al-Ajmi said. He also congratulated all club members and supporters for their contributions to this achievement.
He credited the Kuwait Olympic Committee, led by Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah and Secretary-General Hussein Al-Musallam, for their pivotal roles in facilitating Kuwait’s entry into the international skating community. Al-Ajmi stressed the club’s unwavering commitment to supporting all five winter sports under its umbrella.
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