UAE athletes win 16 Special Olympic medals in Turin
The 11-member UAE team competed across six disciplines: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, alpine skiing, speed skating and snowboarding - the largest number of sports among delegations from across MENA,
The UAE's participation in the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, which hosted 1,500 athletes from 102 countries, highlights the nation's commitment to advancing inclusion in sports.
The Special Olympics UAE athletes underwent extensive training programs in the lead-up to the Games, including two training camps, one in Uzbekistan in January 2025 and another in Dubai in March 2025.
UAE athletes underwent comprehensive health screenings as part of the Healthy Athletes Program, ensuring their well-being throughout the competition.
This initiative is a core component of Special Olympics International's ongoing commitment to athlete health and development. With their performance at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the UAE team has reinforced the UAE's position as a global leader in promoting sports for People of Determination.
Meena Al Mazrouei won gold in the Novice Super-G Snowboarding, silver in the Slalom Snowboarding and bronze in the Giant Slalom Snowboarding.
Zulekha Al Mansoori secured gold in the 100m Cross-Country Skiing.
Yousif Al Mulla won gold in the Novice-G Alpine Skiing and bronze in both the Slalom Alpine Skiing and Novice Super-G Alpine Skiing.
Kholoud Al Khoori won silver in the 500m Speed Skating and bronze in the 333m Speed Skating and 777m Speed Skating.
Abdullah Al Nuaimi won gold in the Giant Slalom Snowboarding and bronze in the Novice Super-G Snowboarding.
Salma Al Salami secured silver in the 200m Snowshoeing and bronze in the 100m Snowshoeing.
Hazza Al Mehairbi won silver in the Figure Skating – Singles, while Ahmed Al Jilani won silver in the 100m Snowshoeing.
Hamda Al Hosani came fourth place in the Figure Skating – Singles and Khalifa Al Amiri can fourth in the Cross-Country Skiing.
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