Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — Saudi Ambassador to the United States and Honorary President of Saudi Special Olympics Princess Reema bint Bandar welcomed on Monday the Saudi Special Olympics team members upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The Saudi team has won a silver and a bronze in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which concluded in Turin, Italy on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Princess Reema praised the significant support enjoyed by the sports sector in the Kingdom. “The leadership’s support for the sports sector has yielded many achievements, including this participation and its accomplishments. It also reflects the great commitment to empowering athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to compete in the largest international sporting events."

For her part, Dr. Maha Al-Juffali, chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Special Olympics Federation, lauded the continued support provided by Princess Reema bint Bandar to the special Olympics movement in the Kingdom. "Princess Reema's support as Honorary President of the Saudi Special Olympics has significantly contributed to advancing the special Olympics movement's efforts. This reflects the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which focuses on enhancing the capabilities and empowerment of athletes,” she said, adding: “This contributes to achieving excellence in various sports at the regional and global levels, enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global sports destination."

A number of Saudi Special Olympics athletes and their families were also present at the airport to welcome the Saudi team.