Kuwaiti Athletes Swept Special Olympics Equestrian Podium
Al-Tamouh Club riders took first, second, and third place in the Class C event at the games in Cairo.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Equestrian
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Athletes from the Kuwaiti Al-Tamouh Club dominated the Class C equestrian competition at the 10th Special Olympics Regional Games. The trio secured a complete podium sweep on the second day of the international event.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the success of Al-Tamouh Club participants against an international field including athletes from across the MENA region. This achievement showcases the competitive caliber of Kuwaiti representation at the regional games.
Kuwaiti riders captured all 3 available podium positions during the Class C equestrian event. These results were finalized during the 10th edition of the games.
The players
Nawaf Al-Qassar
He is the gold medal winner in the Class C equestrian competition at the regional games.
Maryam Theyab
She secured the second-place silver medal in the equestrian event.
Abdullah Al-Ali
He finished in third place to round out the Kuwaiti podium sweep.
Al-Tamouh Club
This is the Kuwaiti sports organization that trained and fielded the three medal-winning equestrian athletes.
The details
Nawaf Al-Qassar earned the gold medal, while Maryam Theyab and Abdullah Al-Ali claimed the silver and bronze medals, respectively. The athletes competed against riders from host country Egypt and several other visiting international delegations.
Timeline
The 10th Special Olympics Regional Games held an opening ceremony on September 19, 2026.
The Al-Tamouh Club athletes completed their podium sweep on September 20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This podium sweep establishes the Al-Tamouh Club as a dominant force in the ongoing 10th Special Olympics Regional Games. The results significantly elevate the standing of the Kuwaiti delegation in the overall regional medal table.
The result secures a perfect 3-for-3 medal haul for Kuwait in the Class C category. This outcome establishes the specific standard for remaining equestrian disciplines as the games progress.
The takeaway
The successful sweep by Al-Tamouh Club riders serves as a testament to the rigorous training standards of the Kuwaiti delegation. Fans of the sport should monitor future Class C events to see if this level of dominance continues throughout the tournament.
Further reading
For more on international equestrian performance, visit our Equestrian section.
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