Children of Asia International Sports Games have been held every four years since 1996 under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee, and embrace the entire Asian continent in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).

The event attracts athletes (who were born from January 1st, 2000) from Asian nations, Siberia, Ural, and other Republic member states of the Russian Federation,

Vietnam will compete in six disciplines, including boxing (July 7th-13th), free-style wrestling (July 6th-9th), rhythmic gymnastics (July 10th-13th), swimming (July 7th-9th), Taekwondo (July 12th-13th), and chess (July 7th-13th).

The Games were organized on the initiative of the first President of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) Mikhail Nikolayev, to commemorate the Centennial of the modern Olympic Games, aiming to raise awareness of Olympic movement ideas, promote sports among children and young people, and enhance international cooperation in the sports domain.

Children of Asia Games envisage a comprehensive sports, educational, and social event aspiring to enhance the mental, physical, and social qualities of the younger generation, fostering respect for themselves and others, teaching ethical values, tolerance, and responsibility through promotion of popular sports and healthy and active lifestyle.

The Games give young athletes of Asia a chance to meet at sports venues, to embrace the spirit of international friendship, respect and tolerance for their counterparts.

The mottos of the Games, “From friendship in sports to peace on Earth” and “Children of Asia - Beginning of victories”, refer not only to the core sports competitions, but also to various creative festivals for children and youth. It completely corresponds to the plans of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (January 1st, 1863 - September 2nd, 1937) from France, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. The Organizing Committee also prepares a rich and exciting cultural program during each edition of the Games.

It is the only sports event of Russia (except for the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and the last Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014) which is held under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. In 2012, the UNESCO also announced its patronage of the Games./.

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