🏇 Strong Equestrian Competition at Cairo 2026
The 10th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa Regional Games “Cairo 2026” continued with exciting equestrian competitions under the slogan “Performance Sports”, as athletes from Special Olympics programs across the region took part in the event hosted by Egypt.
The equestrian program featured competitions in English riding and jumping, held at the Gezira Equestrian Club under the supervision of Habiba Rizk, the technical official for equestrian sports.
Participants were divided into different levels and classifications according to their abilities, allowing for fair competition and giving every athlete an opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
🏆 Slimane Nabli Leads the First Level
In English riding – Level One, Division One, Tunisia’s Slimane Nabli claimed first place, followed by Egypt’s Marwan Mohamed in second and fellow Egyptian Sherif Nada in third.
In Level One, Division Two, UAE athlete Mohamed Zubair finished first, ahead of compatriot Sultan Saif in second, while Bahrain’s Ibrahim Mustafa took third. Morocco’s Rachid Zaher received a participation ribbon.
⭐ Morocco, Saudi Arabia and UAE Shine in Level Two
In Level Two – Division One, Morocco’s Wasim El Bukhari secured first place, followed by Saudi Arabia’s Muhannad Mohamed in second and UAE athlete Basma Bashar in third. Jordan’s Mahmoud Ziad received a participation ribbon.
In Level Two – Division Two, UAE athlete Zakia Ahmed finished first, followed by Saudi Arabia’s Omar Khaled in second and Egypt’s Mostafa Hossam in third. Saudi athlete Sarah Ahmed received a participation ribbon.
🇪🇬🇰🇼🇧🇭 Wide Arab Representation in Level Three
Level Three featured a diverse field of athletes representing several Arab countries.
In Division One, Egypt’s Abdelrahman Mohamed claimed first place, with Kuwait’s Maryam Theyab second and compatriot Abdullah Al Ali third. Egypt’s Salma Talaat received a participation ribbon.
In Division Two, Kuwait’s Nawaf Al Kassar finished first, followed by Egypt’s Nagah Seddik and UAE athlete Osama Shoukry. Egypt’s Dina Assem received a participation ribbon.
In Division Three, Bahrain’s Haider Saeed took the top spot, while Egypt’s Mai Mohamed finished second and Jordan’s Badr Hussein third.
In Division Four, Bahrain’s Sham Mohamed claimed first place, followed by Morocco’s Fatima Zahra and Jordan’s Nourshan Alaa El-Din.
In Division Five, Libya’s Maram Mostafa finished first, followed by Jordan’s Yasmina Yazan in second and Morocco’s Jihan Jidou in third.
In Level Three with Assistance, Iraq’s Youssef Emad topped the standings, with Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Al-Waznani second and Iraq’s Ranaad Mohamed third.
🥇 Marwan Mohamed Returns to the Podium in Jumping
In Jumping – Level One, Division One, Egypt’s Marwan Mohamed added another podium finish by claiming first place.
His compatriot Sherif Mohamed finished second, UAE athlete Sultan Saif third, while Tunisia’s Slimane Nabili came fourth.
In Level One, Division Two, UAE athlete Mohamed Zubair won first place, followed by Morocco’s Rachid Zaher in second and Bahrain’s Ibrahim Mustafa in third.
In Level Two – Division One, UAE athlete Basma Bashar claimed first place, ahead of compatriot Zakia Ahmed in second, while Kuwait’s Basma Al-Bosaily finished third.
🌍 Wide Participation Highlights the “Performance Sports” Mission
The equestrian competitions are part of the wider program of the 10th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa Regional Games, featuring Special Olympics programs from 13 countries.
The event also includes 173 athletes, coaches and delegation heads, alongside 42 athletes, partners and companions taking part in the Regional Youth Leaders Conference.
Competitions are being staged at several sporting venues across Cairo. The Gezira Equestrian Club is hosting the equestrian events, while artistic gymnastics is being held at Al Nadi Club in 6th of October City, and powerlifting is taking place at the National Teams Hall at the Maadi Olympic Center.
✨ Cairo 2026 Continues to Promote Inclusion and Participation
The “Cairo 2026” Regional Games continue through Tuesday, September 22, when the closing ceremony is scheduled to take place, while participating delegations are set to leave Cairo on Wednesday, September 23.
The Games are being held under the slogan “Performance Sports”, with the aim of providing Special Olympics athletes with meaningful opportunities to compete and demonstrate their abilities, while strengthening the values of inclusion, participation and communication among athletes from across the region.
📢 What do you think of the equestrian performances at Cairo 2026? Do these results reflect the growing development of Special Olympics participation across the Arab region? Share your thoughts.
