- Program includes 29 Clinical Directors across multiple Healthy Athletes® disciplines during the Games
- More than 400 volunteers and healthcare professionals will support over three days.
- All Healthy Athletes® screenings delivered in collaboration with ADNOC,Strategic Health Programs Partner of Special Olympics UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE May 18, 2026:Special Olympics UAE announced a comprehensive athlete health program to be delivered as part of the second edition of the UAE Games 2026, taking place from 6–10 June 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Games will bring together athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE, with the aim of supporting athlete health and advancing their overall well-being and quality of life.

The 2026 edition of the UAE Games is expected to welcome more than 1,000 athletes competing across a diverse sports program that builds on the success of the inaugural Games, further promoting inclusion and competitive opportunities for athletes. Alongside the competitions, the Healthy Athletes® program will be delivered in collaboration with a number of healthcare partners. The initiative will engage 29 Clinical Directors across various disciplines, including seven for Fit Feet, nine for Special Smiles, seven for Opening Eyes, and six for Health Promotion. In addition, 127 clinical volunteers and 280 supporting volunteers will contribute to the program over a three-day period.
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