A Message of Gratitude and Respect to Parents
From the World Horting Federation
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the World Horting Federation, we extend our deepest respect, heartfelt gratitude, and sincere appreciation to every mother, father, grandparent, guardian, and family member who walks beside a young Horting athlete on the path of growth, education, and sporting excellence.
Today, we wish to address not only the parents of Horting athletes, but also every family that has chosen the noble path of raising children through sport, discipline, and moral values.
We firmly believe that the family is the first academy of life, the first school of character, and the first place where future champions are born. Long before a child enters a sports hall, steps onto a competition mat, or hears the encouragement of a coach, they have already received their first lessons in kindness, honesty, responsibility, perseverance, and respect from their parents.
No coach, no federation, no educational institution can ever replace the immeasurable influence of a loving family.
The World Horting Federation recognizes that parents are not simply supporters from the sidelines. You are an indispensable part of the entire educational and developmental system of Horting. You are our partners, our allies, and our greatest source of inspiration.
Every achievement of a young athlete is built upon thousands of quiet moments that often remain unseen.
Behind every medal stands a family that woke up before sunrise to take a child to training.
Behind every championship stands parents who sacrificed weekends, holidays, vacations, and countless hours so their son or daughter could pursue a dream.
Behind every confident performance stands years of encouragement after disappointment, comforting words after defeat, and unconditional love regardless of the final result.
These acts of devotion rarely appear in newspapers or on television, yet they represent the true foundation upon which every sporting success is built.
Horting teaches children to become strong, disciplined, courageous, respectful, and responsible.
Parents teach children why these qualities matter.
Together, the family and the coach form one educational team whose common mission extends far beyond competitive success.
Our goal is not merely to prepare athletes capable of winning tournaments.
Our goal is to help raise men and women who possess integrity, honor, compassion, self-control, responsibility, and love for their families, their communities, and their homeland.
We believe that the greatest victory in sport is not standing on the highest podium.
The greatest victory is becoming a worthy human being.
This is the victory that remains throughout an entire lifetime.
The World Horting Federation considers parents to be equal participants in this noble mission.
You are the first teachers of discipline.
The first examples of dignity.
The first guardians of moral values.
The first mentors who teach children perseverance when obstacles seem impossible.
You demonstrate that true strength is found not only in physical ability, but in kindness, patience, wisdom, sacrifice, and unconditional love.
Every training session your child attends is possible because someone prepared the uniform, arranged transportation, adjusted work schedules, waited patiently during practice, celebrated small victories, and quietly helped overcome moments of doubt.
These acts of parental love create champions long before competitions begin.
For this reason, the World Horting Federation expresses profound respect for every family that chooses to invest not only in the athletic development of a child, but also in their moral, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Our educational philosophy is founded upon the principle that the family is the heart of the athlete's development, while the coach provides guidance, knowledge, and professional experience.
Only through mutual trust, open communication, and shared responsibility can a child develop harmoniously.
Parents, coaches, referees, instructors, educational institutions, and the Federation together form one united community dedicated to the well-being of every young athlete.
We encourage parents to remain active participants in the life of our Federation.
Your presence at competitions, educational seminars, family festivals, championships, volunteer projects, and community events demonstrates to children that sport is not merely an activity—it is a shared family journey.
When children see their parents standing beside them, encouraging them not only after victories but also after defeats, they learn one of life's greatest lessons:
That love is not measured by medals.
That character matters more than results.
That effort deserves respect regardless of the scoreboard.
Within Horting, every child is valued.
Every child deserves encouragement.
Every child deserves an opportunity to discover their potential.
Every child deserves to grow in an environment built upon respect, fairness, dignity, and mutual support.
The World Horting Federation remains committed to creating such an environment across every country, every branch, every club, and every educational institution where Horting is practiced.
We also recognize that today's children will become tomorrow's coaches, teachers, physicians, scientists, military officers, community leaders, and parents themselves.
The values they acquire today will shape not only their own future, but the future of society.
Therefore, every lesson learned through Horting is also an investment in future generations.
Dear Parents,
Your confidence in your children gives them courage.
Your belief in their abilities gives them strength.
Your patience gives them resilience.
Your wisdom gives them direction.
Your love gives them wings.
The World Horting Federation thanks you for every kilometer traveled, every hour devoted, every sacrifice made, every encouraging word spoken, every tear quietly wiped away, every smile shared after success, and every embrace offered after disappointment.
We thank you for believing that sport can educate.
We thank you for believing that character is more valuable than trophies.
We thank you for helping us preserve the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, discipline, respect, courage, and service to others.
Together we are raising not only athletes.
Together we are raising a generation capable of making the world kinder, stronger, healthier, and more united.
May every child always know that behind them stands a family whose love never falters.
May every parent know that the World Horting Federation deeply values your partnership, your trust, and your extraordinary contribution to the future of our children.
With our highest respect, heartfelt gratitude, and sincere appreciation,
Dr. Eduard Yeromenko
President
World Horting Federation
"The strongest champions are first raised in loving families. Together, parents and coaches build not only great athletes—but great human beings."