Special Olympics Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the Special Olympics 10th Regional Games – Egypt 2026, held from September 17 to 23, securing a total of 24 medals: four gold, 13 silver, and seven bronze, in addition to four fourth-place finishes and three fifth-place finishes across powerlifting, equestrian, and artistic gymnastics events.
The Egypt Games form part of the 10th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa Regional Games series, which is being held across several host countries in the region throughout 2026. The series provides athletes with continued opportunities to compete, develop their performance, and gain valuable regional experience.
The Saudi delegation marked a new milestone in artistic gymnastics, as Yara Al-Ashari won Special Olympics Saudi Arabia’s first-ever medals in the sport. She claimed five silver medals in the balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise, vault, and all-around events. The achievement reflects Special Olympics Saudi Arabia’s continued expansion into new sports and its commitment to creating broader competitive opportunities for male and female athletes.
In powerlifting, Hassan Al-Hadriti won four medals: gold in the deadlift, silver in the squat and overall events, and bronze in the bench press. Ahmed Majali secured three medals, winning gold in the squat and overall events and bronze in the bench press, in addition to finishing fourth in the deadlift.
Azhar Al-Sinan earned three medals: silver in the deadlift and bronze in both the bench press and overall events, as well as a fifth-place finish in the squat. Aida Aziz added two medals, winning silver in the deadlift and bronze in the bench press, alongside fifth-place finishes in the squat and overall events.
In equestrian competition, Muhannad Al-Mudaraa won two silver medals in English Equitation and Dressage, in addition to finishing fourth in the Trail event. Omar Al-Ali secured three medals: silver in English Equitation and bronze medals in both Dressage and Trail.
Sarah Al-Wuthainani earned two medals, winning gold in the Trail event and silver in English Equitation, while Sarah Filmban placed fourth in both English Equitation and Trail.
Head of Delegation Talal Al-Humaidan said the results achieved by the athletes reflected their continued development and the level of performance they demonstrated throughout the competitions. He also praised the efforts of the technical and administrative staff in preparing and supporting the athletes during the Games.
“We are proud of what our athletes achieved during this participation, both in terms of results and performance, as well as their ability to compete, showcase their capabilities, and represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with distinction,” Al-Humaidan said. “Winning our first medals in artistic gymnastics also represents an important step in expanding Special Olympics sports and creating greater opportunities for our male and female athletes.”
He added that regional participation provides an important opportunity to assess athletes’ development, build their competitive experience, and continue improving their performance and readiness for future events.
Special Olympics Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in Egypt with 24 medals and seven additional top-five finishes, continuing its presence across the Regional Games series and expanding the sporting and competitive opportunities available to its athletes.
