The Organizing Committee of the 10th Special Olympics Regional Games for the Middle East and North Africa, "Cairo 2026," organized a special visit and tour inside the Grand Egyptian Museum on September 21. This visit was part of the Egyptian Cultural Day for the participating delegations. The Egyptian Cultural Day was organized in cooperation with the General Administration for Cultural Empowerment, which made the visit possible in collaboration with the Grand Egyptian Museum's administration, headed by Dr. Ahmed Ghneim.
The visit was part of the protocol followed in Special Olympics games, known as the Host City protocol, which allows participating delegations to learn about the culture, customs, and traditions of the host country. The protocol includes organizing visits to archaeological and heritage sites, as well as participating in or attending events that reflect the cultural identity of the host country. The Organizing Committee of "Cairo 2026" ensured that this event reflected the richness of Egyptian civilization.
The committee took the delegations on a tour inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, giving them the opportunity to learn about Egypt's history and ancient civilization. The committee provided all means of comfort for the delegations during the tour, which was a fitting tribute to Egypt's reputation. The visit provided a unique cultural and tourist experience that added to the memories of their participation in the games.
The participating delegations expressed their happiness with the visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is one of Egypt's most prominent cultural and historical landmarks. They took pictures in front of some of its features and expressed their admiration for the manifestations of Egyptian civilization. The delegations considered the visit an exceptional opportunity to learn about Egyptian history and praised the warm reception and organization.
The visit was part of the activities of the 10th Special Olympics Regional Games for the Middle East and North Africa, "Cairo 2026," which took place from September 17 to 23. The games included sports competitions, cultural events, and various activities. The participating countries' delegations will leave Cairo on September 23 after a few days of intense competitions and cultural events.
The competitions of "Cairo 2026" continued until September 22, the date of the closing ceremony. The event included various sports and cultural activities that showcased Egypt's rich history and culture. The games provided a platform for athletes with intellectual disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities.
Key points
- The visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum was a unique cultural experience for the participating delegations.
- The 10th Special Olympics Regional Games for the Middle East and North Africa, "Cairo 2026," took place from September 17 to 23.
- The games included sports competitions, cultural events, and various activities that showcased Egypt's rich history and culture.
