(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) The first Special Olympics Pan African Games will come to an end on 31 January after eight days of intensive competitions between around 800 athletes from 42 African countries. This will be a joint event hosted by the Special Olympics Middle East / North Africa and Africa regions, marking the first time that two Special Olympics regions have joined forces to create a combined Games. For the first time ever in the history of Special Olympics, the Pan African Games will achieve full gender equality, with 50-50 participation from both male and female athletes. A musical concert will also be held to bid farewell to the African delegations before leaving Egypt. Ayman Abdel Wahab, Special Olympics regional president & managing director, Middle East and North African region, expressed his great happiness for Egypt's success in organising the first African Games for the Special Olympics.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2020 10:30 UTC