By Abdellatif Sharaa

KUWAIT: Kuwait Special Olympics carried out medical tests for the athletes as part of health promotion in Kuwait. 80 athletes of both genders participated under the supervision of Yousuf Abdelredha and specialist Dalal Buhamdi - both from the health promotion program of Special Olympics. The event was carried out in the presence of Tomroh Club Chairwoman and National Director of Kuwait Special Olympics Rihab Buresli, Sheikha Sheikha Al-Abdallah Al-Sabah, the Honorary President of the Disabled Club and representatives from World Health Organization (WHO) and American Embassy.

The testing included weight and height compared with muscle and fat mass, blood pressure and physical activity. Buresli said the program's implementation is a quality move to carry out the health program for Special Olympics which includes eight steps that care of all physical and psychological health, eyes, hearing, teeth, foot and nutrition. She said the program is important to support the players and as it prepares them ahead of the World Games to be held in Berlin next year. Kuwait will participate with 53 players in 10 games.

She lauded all efforts that made the program a success. She also thanked Public Authority for Sport, Health Ministry, WHO and the regional "Special Olympics MENA", volunteers and Tomroh Club coaches. Athletes' parents commended the Special Olympics initiative and its continued efforts in presenting various activities and programs.