KUWAIT: Below Zero Ice Skating Academy team succeeded in obtaining second place in the Asian figure Skating championship "Sub-Zero Bangkok Ice Skating International 2022,” sponsored by the Asian Ice Institute "ISIAsia.” The competition was held between 9-11 December 2022 with 500 skaters from 18 rink athletes from all over Asia and the Middle East.
The team presented an exceptional and remarkable performance that dazzled the judges and the audience. Below Zero team’s hard work culminated in achieving 31 gold medals, 23 silver medals, and 23 bronze medals. The team includes 17 skaters, ranging in age from 3 to 20 years. They competed with the oldest and highest-level teams and showed great talent and dedication during the championship, raising the name of Kuwait high. Before the tournament, all the contestants underwent an intensive training program with qualified and specialized trainers.
Saad Al-Mutawa, Below Zero General Manager, commented on this great achievement by saying: "Participating in this type of tournament comes within the academy’s agenda to participate in regional and international sports forums, pointing out that it is an opportunity for players to acquire the necessary experience and skills that qualify them to compete in upcoming competitions.”
He added, "We are very proud of what the Below Zero team has achieved, and we would like to thank the team, the players’ families, coaches, and administrators for their efforts and time to ensure that the skaters receive the best training.” Below Zero devotes its efforts to establishing a Kuwaiti team that will represent the country in foreign competitions as part of its vision to encourage the practice of this type of winter sports among children and youth.
Below Zero Ice Skating Rink is one of Kuwait’s ideal recreational and educational destinations. It offers group and individual training and education programs for ice skating under the supervision of certified trainers. It is also worth noting that the Below Zero rinks are in Kuwait’s most important and largest shopping centers, including the Avenues Mall, the Marina Mall, and the Jahra Mall. Thank you, Below Zero Academy team, for what you have accomplished. You are the pride of Kuwait.