6 medals for Special Olympics

Kuwait won six medals—three gold, one silver, and two bronze—in equestrian and weightlifting events during the second phase of the 10th Arab Regional Special Olympics 2026, held in Cairo. In the equestrian competitions, athlete Basma Al-Basili won the gold medal in dressage within her category. Meanwhile, athlete Nawaf Al-Qassar secured first place and the gold medal, athlete Mariam Diab took second place and the silver medal, and athlete Abdullah Al-Ali finished fifth and received a commendation, in events that brought together athletes from Kuwait and Egypt. In weightlifting, athlete Salman Shahab won first place and the gold medal, while athlete Shakir Al-Hilali earned third place and the bronze medal. Shahab also claimed third place and a bronze medal in another weightlifting event, whereas Al-Hilali received a commendation after finishing sixth. On another note, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Egypt, Ghanim Al-Ghanim, affirmed that the participation of the Al-Tamuh Club delegation in the 10th Arab Regional Special Olympics reflects Kuwait’s commitment to empowering its citizens with disabilities and supporting their sports and community participation. Ambassador Al-Ghanim stated in a speech during his reception of the Al-Tamuh Club delegation at the Kuwaiti Embassy in Cairo the day before yesterday that this participation embodies the care and attention Kuwait affords its citizens with intellectual disabilities, and its dedication to supporting their capabilities and enabling their active involvement in various sports and community fields, thereby enhancing their integration and allowing them to showcase their talents and achieve their aspirations.