Muscat – Oman will host the 5th West Asian Paralympic Games – Muscat 2026 from February 1 to 8, bringing together athletes with disabilities from across the region in a major multi-sport event.
The event will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the Oman Paralympic Committee and the West Asian Paralympic Federation.
Dr Mansour Sultan al Touqi, Chairman of Oman Paralympics Committee, said the event will provide a platform to highlight the sporting abilities of persons with disabilities, while promoting fair competition, mutual respect and the principles of equal opportunity and social inclusion.
He confirmed the participation of 11 countries: Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, besides Oman.
Competitions will be held in nine sports: athletics, powerlifting, boccia, table tennis, badminton, cycling, swimming, goalball and wheelchair basketball. Athletes of different classifications are expected to take part.
Touqi informed that medical classification will be conducted for around 100 athletes by 13 international classifiers. Additionally, medical teams and ambulances will be on standby throughout the games.
He added that coordination has been established with the Oman Anti-Doping Committee to ensure athlete safety and the application of approved regulations.
Security planning is being carried out in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure safety during competitions, including cycling events.
The opening ceremony will be held on February 3 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Bausher at 8pm, officially marking the start of the games.
Touqi said comprehensive plans have been prepared for accommodation and transportation, as well as for hosting meetings of the Executive Committee and the General Assembly of the West Asian Paralympic Committee.
