Special World Olympics Games to be held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Abu Dhabi from March 14 – 21, 2019; it will be the world’s largest humanitarian and sporting event of 2019. Nearly 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches, representing 177 countries, will compete in 24 Olympic-style sports at venues throughout Abu Dhabi. Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, The Capital City of the UAE will be the host of both 2018 Special Olympics 9th MENA games and the World Summer Games celebrating the golden jubilee of Special Olympics (SO) movement. “Sports is the outlet for people with intellectual disabilities to integrate in society,” said President and Managing Director of the Middle East and North Africa Region of Special Olympics Ayman Abdel Wahab. On this occasion, Egyptian Streets met Ayman Abdel Wahab, SO MENA Regional President & Managing Director. What are the differences between the International Olympic Committees worldwide? There are three types of the Olympic Committees: International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and Special Olympics International (SOI). The IOC organizes competitions…
Abu Dhabi Set to Host The 2019 Special Olympics World Games
February 6, 2018
