Al Ain hosts the Equestrian Competition for the Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa during August

Al Ain on June 25/ WAM/ The UAE Special Olympics and the International Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa are organizing the regional equestrian competition for the Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa during the period from August 24 to 28 in Al Ain. Participates in the competition – which is organized for the first time – a group of players with intellectual and developmental challenges from several Arab countries, including Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Tunisia, and Bahrain, while Labiba participates in the training that precedes the competition.

The competition – announced today during a press conference held in the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain – includes a number of equestrian races and include the English ride and jumping barriers, track, control and dressage, with allocating competitive groups that suit the capabilities of the players and highlight their skills in an environment that allows participation for everyone safely.

The competition is held under the auspices of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and with the support of the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police as a host partner, and the Emirates Equestrian Federation participates as a supporter of the competition hosted by the stables of Abu Dhabi Police Knights, “Special Patrols Department” in Al Ain. His Excellency Mohammed Al -Nuaimi, member of the UAE Special Olympics Board of Trustees, said that the regional equestrian competition for the Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa is not just a new sports station in the UAE Special Olympics march, but rather a real space for integration, allows our players the opportunity to express their full capabilities, especially when they have the appropriate support and opportunities. Society for their capabilities, and we are pleased that the Al -Ain region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi hosts this event, in a new confirmation of its position as a global center to enable the owners of determination.

Al -Nuaimi added that with this wide presence of the Special Olympics programs in the region, we hope that the competition will contribute to expanding the base of equestrian sport in the private Olympics societies, and encouraging more players to go through its experience.

For his part, His Excellency Eng. Ayman Abdel Wahab, the regional head of the International Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa, said that the organization of this competition comes within the framework of the Special Olympics efforts in the Middle East and North Africa region to enhance equestrian sport activities as one of the most prominent intelligent sports models and we aspire to this competition as a vivid model of what the institutional partnerships can achieve in a sustainable impact on empowering players and building more societies Including and we hope that this first competition of its kind will turn into an annual effectiveness that strengthens the bonds of cooperation between the National Olympics programs in various countries of the region.

Abdel -Wahab added that equestrian sport is not only a sports activity, but also one of the most influential sports in promoting psychological, emotional and social growth for people with mental disabilities and many studies have shown how interacting with horses enhances self -confidence, improves communication skills, and contributes to building strong ties and through these competitions, we seek to expand the scope of the participation of our heroes with determination with mental and developmental challenges, not, not, not, not, not, not, not Only in the sports field, but in all aspects of life.

He expressed his happiness at holding the first regional equestrian competition in the UAE, to strengthen and adopt the great legacy established by the World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, which put the UAE on a distinguished sporting map in empowering the owners of determination and said: “Today we are witnessing the continuation of this ancient legacy and its sustainable impact in supporting sport.”

Saeed Al Dhaheri, Director of Tourism Divishes at the Tourism Culture Department – Abu Dhabi said: The competition acquires additional momentum by its residence in the Al Ain region, the vibrant cultural center and the destination of adventure and sports, including equestrian rooted in our authentic cultural heritage and we welcome all the participants in the competitions, and we invite them to discover the Al Ain region, its oases, entertainment experiences, historical landmarks and their locations on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

“Abu Dhabi Police is proud to host this distinguished regional competition, which comes within the Abu Dhabi Strategy Road Map for People of Determination, and embodies the human and social values ​​that we believe in in the General Command, and in Its empowerment, equality, and societal solidarity, and strengthens this partnership with the Special Olympics from our continuous commitment to supporting people of determination, and integrating them in various areas of life, including sport that is an effective way to achieve this goal.

In addition to the competitions, accompanying community activities will be held targeting families and local society, with the aim of enhancing awareness of integration issues, and introducing the Special Olympics and its human message.

Introductory and interactive sessions will be organized for visitors about equestrian sport and their role in empowering people of determination, and the competition is accompanied by an intense program of preparations, where the weekly training begins every Sunday from this week until August 10, followed by the establishment of a closed training camp in Al Ain between 13 and 23 August, to raise the readiness of the UAE Special Olympics players and trainers alike.

In order to achieve the highest levels of excellence in the competition, a regional training course will be organized targeting the coaches of the participating countries and leaders, within the framework of the efforts of the International Special Olympics for the Middle East and North Africa to develop technical cadres within equestrian sport.

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