By Abdellatif Sharaa
KUWAIT: Head of the Disabled Friends team, Dr. Essa Al-Jassim, lauded the achievements of Kuwait Special Olympics at the World Games Berlin 2023 as achievements that surpassed expectations. Tomooh Sports Club provides the best services and opportunities for the mentally challenged, especially in the sports field, by forming a distinguished base of athletes. These athletes have succeeded in presenting an honorable image for Kuwaiti disabled sports locally, regionally, and internationally.
Dr. Essa Al-Jassim addressed a meeting during a visit to Tomooh Club along with the Head of Young Fighters Academy, Dr. Talya Al-Khalil (from Iraq), and the Deputy Director of Educational Inclusion at Al-Najat Charity Schools, Dr. Fatima Abdellatif Al-Dhafiri. National Director of Kuwait Special Olympics Rihab Buresli congratulated Dr. Essa Al-Jassim for taking over as head of the Disabled Friends team and lauded his contributions in support of disabled issues.
She also welcomed Dr. Talya Al-Khalil to Kuwait and presented the club’s programs and activities to develop disabled sports, support their athletic, psychological, and health abilities, include them in society, and qualify them to effectively participate in the country’s development.
Dr. Essa Al-Jassim, on his part, lauded Tomooh Club's efforts in saving much time and establishing a new stage of integrated care in athletics, social, and health for children who are mentally challenged and called for support to enable the club to continue their successful march. The meeting was also attended by the executive director of Tomooh Sports Club.