The arrival of the teams participating in the 10th Regional Games of the Special Olympics is complete.
The delegations from participating countries have arrived for the second phase of the 10th Regional Games of the Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa, "Cairo 2026," which will be held in Egypt from September 17 to 23 under the slogan "Performance Sports."
The second phase includes the participation of 11 programs from 13 Arab countries: Egypt, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the UAE, and Lebanon. Participants will engage in activities that combine sports competitions, empowerment programs, integration, and the exchange of experiences.
The competitions in the second phase will take place across four sports: equestrian at the Equestrian Club in Zamalek, powerlifting at the Olympic Center in Maadi, artistic gymnastics, and rhythmic gymnastics at the Club Club in 6th of October City, with organizational and technical preparations underway to welcome the athletes and delegations.
Competitions Under the Slogan "Performance Sports"
The competitions are held under the slogan "Performance Sports," reflecting the evolution of Special Olympics events and providing athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete in a sporting atmosphere that brings together participants from various countries in the region.
The events will continue on Friday, September 18, with health checks for athletes, alongside the 12th Regional Conference for Young Leaders. The official opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 19, at the Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall in October City.
The competitions and sports events will kick off on Sunday, September 20, alongside several accompanying activities, including demonstrations of the motor activities training program and unified champion schools.
The events will continue on Monday and Tuesday, culminating in the closing ceremony on Tuesday, September 22, with participating delegations departing Cairo on Wednesday, September 23.
Egypt's hosting of the second phase of the 10th Regional Games of the Special Olympics is part of its role in supporting the Special Olympics movement and enhancing the participation of people with disabilities in sports and society by providing real opportunities for competition, showcasing abilities, and achieving accomplishments.
The preparations for "Cairo 2026" have seen cooperation between the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Egyptian Special Olympics, and the "We Can" Fund, along with several supporting institutions and entities involved in organizing the event.
The second phase also includes several accompanying programs, such as the Regional Youth Leadership Summit, health checks for athletes, unified games events, and the youth sports program, to enhance the event's goals of supporting empowerment and community integration.
