Minister of Social Solidarity follows up on the Unified Egypt Football Team's performances

Egypt's Unified Women's Football Team has advanced to the final of the Special Olympics World Games in Paris, securing a decisive 3-0 victory over Canada in the semifinals. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team and highlights their strong performance in the international competition.

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The Egyptian embassy in Paris is keen to provide all aspects of support and care to the mission, and to provide a suitable environment that helps it continue to achieve successes and raise the name of Egypt in international forums.

Following their success, the Egyptian team was formally welcomed by Ambassador Dr. Tarek Dahroug, the Egyptian Ambassador to France, at the Egyptian Embassy in Paris. The reception acknowledged the team's commendable results and their qualification for the final match, underscoring the pride they have brought to Egypt.

During the reception, key figures from the Special Olympics movement and Egyptian sports administration were present, including the Regional President of Special Olympics International for the Middle East and North Africa, the Head of the Central Administration for Persons with Disabilities Affairs at the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and the Egyptian Mission Head. They lauded the team's performance as a testament to their willpower and determination.

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What the Egyptian Unified Women's Football Team is presenting during the championship represents a honorable model of willpower and determination, and embodies the great attention that the Egyptian state pays to empowering people with intellectual disabilities and integrating them into various fields, foremost among them sports.

Ambassador Dahroug emphasized that the team's journey exemplifies Egypt's dedication to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and integrating them into various fields, particularly sports. He affirmed the embassy's commitment to supporting the team and fostering an environment conducive to their continued success on the international stage.

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What the Egyptian Unified Women's Football Team is presenting in the World Cup in Paris represents a source of pride for the Special Olympics movement in the Middle East and North Africa region, and reflects the great development witnessed by Special Olympics programs in the region thanks to continuous investment in preparing players and qualifying technical cadres and strengthening the concept of unified sports.

Eng. Ayman Abdel Wahab, Regional President of Special Olympics International for the Middle East and North Africa, echoed these sentiments, stating that the team's performance is a source of pride for the entire region. He attributed the success to continuous investment in athlete development, coaching, and the promotion of unified sports. The Special Olympics World Games in Paris is presented as a global model for inclusion, acceptance, and diversity.

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The championship has presented a global model for the values of integration, acceptance, and diversity, and I am confident in the ability of the Egyptian team to continue to provide a performance befitting the status of the region, and I wish all participating teams success in the conclusion of the championship.