SSC Chairman invited to West Asia 2026 Paralympic Games

September 10, 2025 / 9:30 PM

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), received an official invitation to attend the fifth edition of the West Asia Paralympic Games, which will be held in the Sultanate of Oman in February 2026.

Invitation reception

The invitation was presented during a meeting with His Excellency Dr Abdulrazzaq Bani Rashid, President of the West Asia Paralympic Federation, in the presence of UAE Paralympic champion Mohammed Al Qaid, Specialist for Disabled Sports at the Council’s Sports Affairs and Development Department. The meeting included the receipt of the invitation and discussions on preparations for the Games, which will feature top athletes from 12 countries over eight days and include more than eight sporting disciplines.

Council’s support and confidence

The Chairman welcomed the invitation, reaffirming the Emirate’s support for all disabled sports and Paralympic events in particular, especially given that Sharjah hosts the headquarters of the West Asia Federation. He also expressed confidence in the national staff in Oman and their competence in organising the Games, and thanked the President of the West Asia Federation for the invitation, which underscores the distinguished relationship between the Federation and the Council.