The 9 gold medals, 8 silvers and 8 bronzes represent achievement in athletics, judo, swimming, cycling, tennis, table tennis, soccer and bowling.

The 25 athletes who represented Israel are an inspiration to all of us.

Israeli athletes were awarded six medals at the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and three Israeli judo masters metaled at a Grand Slam event in Russia.

'That spirit that you bring with you to the Special Olympics is something we can all learn and draw inspiration from,' Rivlin told the athletes.

Two Israelis who have overcome seemingly-insurmountable odds to reach the Olympic games met to exchange tips and play a game of table tennis.