Kuwait U-14 ice hockey team wraps up training camp in Al Ain
Head of the delegation, Ahmed Al-Ajmi, stated that the junior team engaged in intensive training sessions held twice daily at the ice rink, alongside strength and conditioning workouts in the gym.
As part of their development, the team played three friendly matches against Emirati clubs, gaining valuable experience by competing with squads that featured a significant number of foreign players. Al-Ajmi praised the team's solid technical performance during these games, noting their importance in helping players enhance their skills and match-readiness.
He also commended the players' dedication and enthusiasm throughout the camp, highlighting their discipline and commitment in both training and matches. Al-Ajmi reaffirmed the club's ongoing support for youth development in ice hockey, stressing that nurturing young talent is essential to the future success of the sport in Kuwait.
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