KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Special Olympics team have arrived in Berlin to participate in the Special Olympics Berlin 2023 Games which is scheduled from 12th-26th June. Ambassador Najeeb Al-Bader and embassy staff, as well as the National Director for Kuwait Special Olympics, Rihab Buresli, received the delegation at the airport. The delegation includes 60 people.
Athletes will participate in 10 singles and team games, including athletics, equestrian, swimming, bicycling, basketball, bowling, weight lifting, judo, bocce, and badminton.The delegation was seen off by Chairman of the Board of Tomooh Sports Club for Mental Disability, Jassim Al-Nouri, who thanked the political leadership, air force, and Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Force Base for offering a private jet to take the delegation to Berlin. He also thanked the Information Minister, the State Minister for Youth Affairs, and the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their support. Chairwoman of Kuwait Special Olympics Hanaa Al-Zawawi said Kuwait players are ready.