Saudi Special Olympics body established ahead of Abu Dhabi games, Princess Reema named as chief

The General Sports Authority chairman and head of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥n Olympic Committee appointed Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan as the new federation’s chairwoman. (Screenshot)

RIYADH: A Saudi Special Olympics Federation has been set up after a decree from Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Press Agency announced on Saturday.
The General Sports Authority chairman and head of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥n Olympic Committee appointed Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan as the new federation’s chairwoman.
It comes as º£½ÇÖ±²¥n athletes get ready to participate in the Special Olympics World Games, which is being held in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi later this month.