Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy met upon his arrival to Berlin with officials of Egypt’s mission to the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 which is held from June 17-25.
The meeting was held at the Egyptian embassy in Berlin in the presence of Egyptian Ambassador to Germany Galal Abdel Hamid and Social Solidarity Minister Nivine Kabbag.
Sobhy asserted that the Egyptian state – under the political leadership – supports all Egyptian athletes and development of all sports.
Egypt is participating in the Special Olympics with 69 athletes and 37 coaches.
The global event will witness the participation of 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from approximately 190 countries to compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers.
