The Arab Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities publishes the video of the speech delivered by H.E. Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, at the press conference held in Cairo on 13 September 2026 to announce that the Arab Republic of Egypt will host the first Arab Para Games, to be held from 17 to 26 January 2027.
Ministerial patronage
The Games are held under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and organised by the Arab Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities in cooperation with the Egyptian Paralympic Committee as the host organising body. During the press conference, Federation President Mr. Ehab Hassanein thanked the Minister for his support and patronage of the Games.
Egypt hosts the first edition
The Games coincide with Egypt’s preparations to host the 2027 African Games, amid the ambition that the Arab and African games will in future become qualifying stages for the Paralympic Games. You can also read the full announcement of the Games.
The Games at a glance
- Dates: 17–26 January 2027
- Venue: Cairo International Stadium
- Participation: 19 Arab countries and around 1,000 athletes and officials
- Competition: 11 Paralympic sports
Follow the full details on the Arab Para Games page, and subscribe to the Federation’s YouTube channel for new videos.
