ADNEC Reveals Completion Of Preparations And readiness To Host Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed completion of its preparations to host the Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018, the local edition of the Special Olympics World Games, which is the biggest humanitarian sporting event in the world. The event, which will be held from March 16 to March 20, 2018 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, falls in line with the continuing efforts to achieve the objectives set forth in UAE Vision 2021, that highlight full integration of people of determination into the community.

This year’s ‘Every winning participant’ Olympic Games is expected to attract the participation of around 1,000 special athletes from 32 countries. The event is being held ahead of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, happening for the first time in the UAE from March 14 till 21, 2019 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, and will comprise more than 7,000 athletes from more than 170 countries. ADNEC hosting of this upcoming event reinforces its position as the leading venue for hosting live events and exhibitions in the MENA region.

A total of 141 local special athletes will participate in 15 of the 16 approved games. The UAE Team, which is the largest contingent at this Special Olympics, will be carrying the name, ‘The Determined Team,’ and the games are due to officially start this Saturday.

Aside from the scheduled games during the event, a specially designed and developed healthcare program will also be held with the aim to provide an integrated health detection system for all participating athletes. The 2018 Special Olympics IX MENA Games will also highlight social activities for families of the special athletes, teaching them about key methods on how to deal with people of determination and help enhance the abilities of family members to adapt and communicate effectively with their children.

The event agenda will also include an entertaining program entitled ‘The Hosting Country,’ which aims to introduce participants from 32 different countries to the UAE’s tourism and heritage landmarks, which will be organized by the UAE Special Olympics.