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UAE Wheelchair Basketball Team Arrives in South Africa for the 3×3 World Championship

Fri 12/9/2025
UAE Wheelchair Basketball Team Arrives in South Africa for the 3×3 World Championship
The UAE National Wheelchair Basketball Team arrived in South Africa to participate in the 3×3 World Championship, proudly carrying the spirit of the UAE with strength and determination. They were warmly welcomed by H.E. Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa; Colonel Staff Abdullah Mohamed Al Tunajji, UAE Military Attaché; and Ms. Ancilla Smith, CEO of Special Olympics South Africa. We are proud of our athletes of determination who raised the UAE flag with pride and resilience on the global stage, reflecting the nation’s spirit and values.

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