Maltese magnificence for UAE Special Olympics team - in pictures


  • The UAE Special Olympics athletes win 16 medals in swimming, bocce and bowling at the Invitational Games in Malta. All photos: Special Olympics UAE
    The UAE Special Olympics athletes win 16 medals in swimming, bocce and bowling at the Invitational Games in Malta. All photos: Special Olympics UAE
  • The swim squad show off their impressive haul of medals.
    The swim squad show off their impressive haul of medals.
  • UAE athletes have a podium finish in bocce.
    UAE athletes have a podium finish in bocce.
  • Golden boy Omar Al Shami secures the top spot in both the 50-metre freestyle and breaststroke.
    Golden boy Omar Al Shami secures the top spot in both the 50-metre freestyle and breaststroke.
  • Awadh Al Ketbi wins silver in the 50-metre backstroke and freestyle competitions.
    Awadh Al Ketbi wins silver in the 50-metre backstroke and freestyle competitions.
  • Mohammed Al Zubaidi takes home silver in the 50-metre butterfly stroke and bronze in the freestyle.
    Mohammed Al Zubaidi takes home silver in the 50-metre butterfly stroke and bronze in the freestyle.
  • The bowling team makes the country proud.
    The bowling team makes the country proud.
  • The UAE's winning swimming team at the Malta Invitational Games.
    The UAE's winning swimming team at the Malta Invitational Games.