# Disability sports hosting in Egypt > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-sports-hosting-in-egypt > Updated: 2026-09-23T16:25:18.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Egypt has been designated as the host for the inaugural Arab Paralympic Games. Organized by the Egyptian Paralympic Committee and the Arab Union for Sports of Persons with Disabilities, the event is expected to include 19 Arab nations competing in 11 different sports. In a separate development, Egypt recently hosted the 10th Special Olympics Regional Games for the Middle East and North Africa, titled ‘Cairo 2026’. Held from September 17 to 23 under the theme ‘Performance Sports’, the event featured 173 athletes from 13 Arab countries. The opening ceremony took place at the Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall in 6th of October City, attended by officials including Ayman Abdel Wahab, Regional President of Special Olympics International, and Hani Mahmoud, President of Special Olympics Egypt. Competitions were held at various locations, such as equestrianism at the Gezira Sporting Club, physical strength disciplines at the Maadi Olympic Center, and gymnastics at the Nadi Club. Zeina Tawakkol, Executive Director of the ‘Qaderoon Ba Ikhtilaf’ Fund, attended the ceremony to emphasize the importance of celebrating human will and talent to promote social inclusion. The games concluded on September 23, with participating delegations praising the organization and hospitality of the Egyptian committee. This marks the third time Egypt has hosted these regional games, following previous editions in 1999 and 2014. Among the participants, the Saudi Arabian delegation saw significant success, securing 24 medals, including gold for Hassan Al-Hadrati in the deadlift and multiple silver medals for Yara Al-Ashari in artistic gymnastics. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Special Olympics Regional Games conclude in Cairo The 10th Special Olympics Regional Games in Cairo, Egypt, concluded with the Saudi Arabian delegation winning 24 medals across gymnastics, powerlifting, and equestrian events. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/special-olympics-regional-games-conclude-in-cairo ### 2026-09-20: Egypt hosts 10th Special Olympics Regional Games in Cairo Egypt has launched the 10th Special Olympics Regional Games for the Middle East and North Africa in Cairo, featuring athletes from 13 countries competing in various performance sports. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-hosts-10th-special-olympics-regional-games-in-cairo ### 2026-09-13: Egypt to host inaugural Arab Paralympic Games Egypt will host the first-ever Arab Paralympic Games, featuring 11 sports and participation from 19 Arab nations to promote regional para-sports development. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-to-host-inaugural-arab-paralympic-games --- Cite as: Disability sports hosting in Egypt. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-sports-hosting-in-egypt