Kuwin Sweeps Top Three Spots in Special Olympics Equestrian 'Cairo 2026'
Players from Kuwait's Al-Tamouh Club achieve a milestone in the Special Olympics Equestrian event in the Middle East
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Kuwaiti athletes from the Al-Tamouh Club for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities secured the top three positions in the English riding (horseback riding) C category at the 10th Special Olympics Arab Regional Games (Cairo 2026) on Sunday.
This was stated in a statement by Sadia Al-Ansari, deputy head of the Kuwaiti delegation to the 10th Special Olympics Arab Regional Games (Cairo 2026), in an interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Al-Ansari added that athlete Nawaf Al-Qassar took first place, while athlete Mariam Diab finished second, and athlete Abdullah Al-Ali came third, amid competition from Egyptian athletes.
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She clarified that athlete Basma Al-Basili competed today in the show jumping events and received a participation medal after her horse failed to clear three obstacles, expressing hope for more positive results in the remaining competitions of the Games.
She noted that Monday’s competitions will include the continuation of weightlifting events and the announcement of their results, as well as equestrian dressage in the C category and English riding in the B category, in which athlete Basma Al-Basili will participate.
Al-Ansari expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Government of the State of Kuwait, the Kuwaiti Embassy in Egypt, the Public Authority for Sports, parents, and sponsors of sports programs, commending the efforts of all those who contributed to supporting the athletes and their participation in the Games.
The 10th Special Olympics Arab Regional Games (Cairo 2026) kicked off on Saturday at the Hassan Mustafa Sports Hall in the Sixth of October City, with delegations from several countries in the region participating.
The opening ceremony was attended by Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Jawhar Nabil, Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Maya Morsi, and the National Director of Special Olympics Egypt, Bassem Al-Thahami, along with a number of officials, specialists, and stakeholders interested in Special Olympics programs in Egypt.
Al-Ansari also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Kuwaiti Embassy in the Arab Republic of Egypt, whose delegation, led by Deputy Ambassador Counselor Nawaf Al-Rajab, attended the opening ceremony in support and solidarity with the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the Games, while simultaneously commending the efforts of media outlets, including the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), in covering the Games’ competitions.
The Games feature sports competitions in various disciplines, with athletes from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region participating under the slogan “Performance Sports.” Delegations from Arab countries—Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt—are taking part, alongside participants in the Regional Youth Conference.
