Olympics

When he arrives at the hippodrome, he will be crowned with the poetic wreath, in anticipation of his victory at the approaching Olympics.

ISLAMABAD -- The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda on Wednesday congratulated Pakistani shooter Mohammad Khalil Akhtar for qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and said he looks forward to maximum participation from Pakistan in the extravaganza.

The Fifth Annual Southern Illinois Duck Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics Illinois again drew several hundred spectators to the event Sunday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds lake.

ASIAN Games weightlifting gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is set to receive a P2-million financial package to support her training and qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Atkinson, 24, graced the fronts of approximately 900 Finish Line stores and counters as part of a national campaign supporting Special Olympics.

Etihad Airways, official airline partner of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, today welcomed the Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, to its Abu Dhabi Headquarters on the day of the official opening of the World Games in the capital city.

The minister was joined by Aidan Cronin, ambassador of Ireland to the UAE and senior representatives from both Special Olympics Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

Summary: Ibtihaj is also known for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the US in the Olympics

Kuwaiti Special Olympics team Director Rehab Buresly at a press conference KUWAIT, Feb 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Special Olympics team will participate in the 15th World Special Olympics Games 2019 (Mental Disabilities), hosted by the United Arab Emirates in March with the participation of 7,500 athletes from 192 countries.

The second World Robot Olympics is being held at the Baku Sports Palace with the support of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the organization of the Azerbaijan Robotics Engineering Academy and the Youth Education, Training, Vocational and Development Center Public Union.

Abu Dhabi: The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has confirmed that all nations in the Asia Pacific region will take part in the Games from March 14-21 next year.