Kuwaiti figure skating team concludes successful training camp in Bergamo
BERGAMO, Italy, June 28: The Kuwaiti Figure Skating Team has wrapped up its participation in the third Regional Development Camp held in Bergamo, Italy. Organized by the Egyptian Figure Skating Federation under the supervision of the International Skating Union (ISU), the camp was supported in full by the Kuwait Winter Games Club.
The event brought together 36 athletes from the national teams of Egypt, Greece, South Africa, and the UAE. Representing Kuwait were four skaters: Lara Al-Barrak, Sama Jarrah, Najat Al-Turki, and Ghala Al-Matar.
Speaking about the experience, Lara Al-Barrak described the camp as a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills in figure skating. She noted that the team trained for five hours daily and also attended technical lectures focusing on the fundamentals needed to excel in the sport.
Al-Barrak highlighted the high quality of training at the ISU's Ice Lab Center of Excellence, attributing the strong performance levels to the presence of experienced Olympic coaches. She praised both the practical and theoretical depth of the camp.
She also emphasized the importance of such international events in developing the technical capabilities of Kuwaiti athletes and preparing them to represent the national 'Blue Figure' team in future global competitions.
Al-Barrak concluded by thanking the Kuwait Winter Games Club, led by Fahid Al-Ajmi, for its continued support in promoting figure skating among girls in Kuwait. She also commended the efforts of both the Egyptian and International Federations for organizing a successful international training event.
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