The Arab Federation for Disabled Sports announced the election of Sheikh Khalid bin Thani Al Thani as Honorary President of the Federation during a recent Board of Directors meeting attended by a number of prominent sports figures and representatives of member states. This unanimous decision was made in recognition of Sheikh Khalid bin Thani’s significant role in supporting disabled sports across the Arab world and his continued commitment to strengthening the Federation’s standing and developing its programs and activities.
Sheikh Khalid bin Thani Al Thani is a prominent figure in the field of humanitarian and social work, known for his ongoing initiatives to support people with disabilities and enable them to practice sports and participate actively in society. His efforts have contributed to providing an inclusive sports environment that enables athletes with disabilities to showcase their talents and achieve success at the local and regional levels.
During the meeting, members of the Board of Directors of the Arab Federation for Disabled Sports praised Sheikh Khalid bin Thani’s long career, emphasizing that his election as Honorary President of the Federation is a well-deserved tribute to the material and moral support he has provided to the Federation and to athletes with disabilities. They also expressed their confidence that his appointment to this honorary position will contribute to strengthening cooperation between Arab countries and developing the Federation’s future programs.
For his part, Sheikh Khalid bin Thani Al Thani expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Federation’s Board of Directors for this valuable trust, affirming his commitment to continuing to support sports for people with disabilities and working to achieve further accomplishments that raise the profile of the Arab Federation and serve athletes across Arab countries. He emphasized that sports for people with disabilities receive special attention, and that supporting them is a humanitarian and societal duty that reflects the values of solidarity and mutual support in Arab societies.
This decision comes within the framework of the Arab Federation for Sports for People with Disabilities’ commitment to honoring individuals who support its journey and strengthening partnerships with various entities and institutions that contribute to the development of sports for people with disabilities. The Federation hopes that this honor will be an incentive for further achievements and successes in the coming period.