Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal meets Saudi delegation for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Introduction

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, recently met with the Saudi delegation participating in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. The meeting took place in Berlin and included the Head of the Saudi delegation, members of the technical and administrative authorities, and players from the Saudi teams participating in the tournament.

Attendees

The meeting was attended by His Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, Deputy Chairman of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the Federal Republic of Germany, Assistant Minister for Sports Affairs, Member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Adwaa Al-Arifi, and Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee, Abdulaziz Towers.

Prince Abdulaziz’s Confidence

During the meeting, His Highness expressed his confidence that the players will continue to achieve Special Olympics-level achievements in this global forum and hold the name of the Kingdom high.

Largest Saudi Participation in Special Olympics History

Notably, the Kingdom will take part in the tournament with over 80 male and female players, which will be the largest Saudi participation in Special Olympics history. The previous participation in Abu Dhabi 2019 featured 50 male and female players.

Conclusion

This meeting highlights the importance of the Special Olympics World Games as a platform for athletes with intellectual disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities. The Kingdom’s commitment to supporting and promoting sports for all is evident in its participation in this global event. We wish the Saudi athletes the best of luck in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.