Israeli athletes head to Berlin for Special Olympics – The Special Olympics were not active in Israel for many years, while the government funded the regular Olympics and Paralympics. But Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar gave it recognition. | The Jerusalem Post

When Pazit Rubens competes in table tennis at the Special Olympics in Berlin in mid-June, she will have her own cheering section of her parents, siblings and nieces and nephews. The 34-year-old Pazit, who has Down Syndrome, has competed in past Special Olympics representing Germany and in 2018 won a Kiel gold medal. She is a favorite to win the gold again, this time as an Israeli athlete.