ABU DHABI, third February, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE on Tuesday introduced the conclusion of its programme with the Japanese basketball membership, Alvark Tokyo, aimed toward exchanging technical experience, enhancing coaching strategies and selling social inclusion by way of basketball, following a go to by a delegation {of professional} Japanese coaches to the UAE.
Held beneath the auspices of the Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE), the programme displays Special Olympics UAE’s efforts to develop worldwide cooperation with main sports activities organisations and help the rising reputation of basketball throughout the Special Olympics neighborhood.
More than 250 athletes from numerous golf equipment participated alongside Unified Partners from JAM Academy and Al Wahda Sports Club, increasing participation and reinforcing the idea of Unified Sports.
The programme featured sensible workshops, technical periods, and unified pleasant matches throughout numerous academic and sports activities establishments.
Talal Al Hashemi, National Director of Special Olympics UAE, stated, “This programme reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening international partnerships that develop the inclusive sports ecosystem in the UAE.
“Our collaboration with Alvark Tokyo has added vital worth to our programming, particularly in capability constructing and offering our athletes with an expert coaching surroundings that emphasises high quality and self-discipline.”

