Why are you running as a candidate for the ISSA Athletes' Commission?
"I want to be athletes' voice and speak about
problems, help with finding solutions."
Adilbek Mussin
Swimming AthleteI have been engaged in swimming for almost 17
years. My journey in sports began as a way to
overcome a strong fear of water. At first, my
first coach did not see much potential in me, so
I trained for myself for some time. Through
perseverance and passion, I grew into a
professional athlete.
I believe athletes should vote for me because I
am still an active swimmer and I understand
very well the challenges we face every day — in
training, in competition, and in balancing life
with sport. I know what it feels like to fight for
opportunities, to recover after losses, and to
keep pushing forward.
I want to be the voice of athletes, not only for
swimming but for all sports. I will listen, support,
and bring your concerns to the ISSA so that
athletes are not left behind in decisions that
affect us.
I stand for fair play, respect, and equal
opportunities. I want to make sure athletes have
a safe environment, strong support, and the
chance to grow not only as athletes but also as
people.
If you vote for me, you can be sure I will work
hard to represent you honestly and with
dedication.
The biggest challenge I have faced is learning
how to stay strong after setbacks. In sport,
sometimes you train for months or years and
the result is not what you hoped for. I had
moments when injuries or disappointments
made me question myself. But I realized the real
victory is to stand up again, keep working, and
not lose belief.
I started swimming when I was a child because
my parents wanted me to be active and healthy.
Very soon, the pool became more than just
training, it was a place where I felt free and
motivated. I enjoyed the hard work and the
competition, and step by step swimming
became my passion and my life.
Sport has shaped who I am today. It taught me
discipline, responsibility, and how to set goals
and work hard to reach them. Through
swimming I have learned how to handle
pressure, respect others, and never give up,
even when things are difficult. Sport also gave
me the chance to represent my country, meet
athletes from all over the world, and build
friendships that will last a lifetime.
Listen and represent athletes’ voices – make
sure athletes’ concerns and ideas are heard at
the ISSA level.
Promote fair play and clean sport – protect
athletes’ rights and ensure equal opportunities
for everyone.
Support athlete development and well-being –
create more opportunities for education, mental
health support, and safe conditions during and
after sport.
strong, passionate, goal-focused
I want to help athletes feel safe, heard, and
supported, whether that means better mental
health support, clearer competition rules, or
more learning opportunities after sport. I believe
sport can change lives, and I want to use my
experience to give back to the athlete
community.
The athletes’ voice is important to me because
we are the ones who live sport every day. We
know the real challenges: in training,
competition, and life after sport. If our voices
are not heard, decisions can be made without
understanding what athletes truly need.
