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Hamilton wins in Brazil, pushing F1 title race to a decider against Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton has won the Brazilian Grand Prix for the first time in his F1 career, keeping the 2016 title race alive in the process.
Egypt v. Ghana.. World Cup qualifiers
Crosses are the Pharaohs’ weapon in their match against Ghana
This match is part of the African qualifications for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Michael Henke appointed interim head coach at Ingolstadt
Struggling Bundesliga club Ingolstadt have appointed Michael Henke as their interim coach.
Cristiano Ronaldo signs new deal at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest Real Madrid star to sign a contract extension.
Al-Zamalek SC picks alternative to Momen Soliman, awaits official announcement
Al-Zamalek SC board of directors, under the presidency of Mortada Mansour, is close to choosing a new director for the club’s board of coaches, which will substitute Momen Soliman, to train the team. This step came after Soliman resigned this weekend. Lately, the board of directors and the coaching board have been conflicted about the …
Sarah Assem: first Egyptian to win silver at Karate Kata Championship
It was the first time for an Egyptian athlete to receive a silver medal at the Women’s Karate Kata Championship, thanks to the champion Sarah Assem who is sponsored by Future Energy Corporation (FEC). Among 130 nationalities that were competing, Assem snatched the silver medal at the prestigious championship which has been running for 23 …
Canadian teenager Stroll to drive for Williams in 2017
The rookie will replace the retiring Felipe Massa at the British team next year. The European Formula
Klinsmann named an honorary Germany captain
Former Germany captain and head coach Jürgen Klinsmann has been named as an honorary captain of the national team.
Wadi Degla Women’s Squash Open sees 2 Egyptians make it to the semifinals
The 2016 Wadi Degla Women’s Squash Open Championship moves into the semifinal matches on Thursday
3 Egyptians in semifinals of the Wadi Degla PSA Men’s World Squash Championship
Players utilise attack-orenented style of play to overcome opponents
Today, I contribute to the sport in a different way: squash champion Shabana
In any discussion about squash, there are certain names that will surely pop up. These names include Egyptian player Amr Shabana, who is currently the director of the Egyptian national squash team. Shabana has played squash for more than 21 years. His victories throughout his sports career are numerous. His most significant victories were winning …
Al-Ahly wins African Handball Champions League for 5th time
An Egyptian club, the Al-Ahly Red Devils, won the 2016 African Handball Champions League, which took place in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou. This victory came after Al-Ahly defeated the Tunisian club of Esperance Sportive in the final, with a score of 26-23. This is the fifth time Al-Ahly won the African Handball Champions League, as …
6 Egyptians qualify for quarterfinals of 2016 Wadi Degla PSA Men’s World Squash Championship
The 2016 Wadi Degla PSA Men’s World Squash Championship concluded its 16th round on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, Egyptians Mohamed El-Shorbagy, Ali Farag, and Karim Abdel Gawad qualified for the quarterfinals. On Monday, another three Egyptians qualified for the quarterfinals, namely Ramy Ashour, Tarek Momen, and Fares Dessuki. Ashour was qualified to the quarterfinals …
3 Egyptians make it to the quarterfinals in the 2016 Wadi Degla PSA Men’s World Squash Championship
The 2016 Wadi Degla Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men’s World Squash Championship hosted its 16th round on Sunday and Monday. After Sunday’s matches, Egyptians Mohamed El-Shorbagy, Ali Farag, and Karim Abdel Gawad qualified for the quarterfinals. Mohamed El-Shorbagy saw his compatriot Karim Ali Fathi pushed out of the competition after he defeated Fathi 3-0 (11-3, …
Sometimes it’s nice to be the underdog: British squash player Daryl Selby
Squash originally comes from England and the British Empire brought the sport to the countries that the British colonised. In these countries, squash is more accessible, and nowadays Egypt provides some of the most advanced players in the sport. Daryl Selby is an English squash player, ranked 17th internationally, and is currently competing at the …
8 Egyptians qualify for 2016 Wadi Degla PSA Men’s World Squash Championship’s 16th round
The 2016 Wadi Degla Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men’s World Squash Championship hosted its 32nd round on Friday and Saturday. Egyptian players Mohamed El-Shorbagy, Ali Farag, Karim Ali Fathi, Karim Abdel Gawad, Fares Dessuki, Ramy Ashour, Marwan El-Shorbagy, and Tarek Momen qualified for the 16th round. Fares Dessuki qualified for the 16th round after defeating …
Wadi Degla 2016 PSA Men’s World Squash Championship holds 32nd round
The Wadi Degla Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men’s World Squash Championship for 2016 began its 32nd round on Friday. Egyptian players Mohamed El-Shorbagy, Ali Farag, Karim Ali Fathi, and Karim Abdel Gawad qualified for the 16th round. Mohamed El-Shorbagy defeated Finnish player Olli Tuominen 3-0 (11-9, 11-2, and 11-8), while Ali Farag defeated English James …
13 Egyptian players qualify for 32nd round of Wadi Degla PSA World Men’s Squash Championship 2016
The Wadi Degla PSA World Men’s Squash Championship 2016 initiated its third day on 27 October
Kazakh weightlifters stripped of 2012 Olympic gold medals
Three weightlifters from Kazakhstan have been stripped of their gold medals from the 2012 London Olympics after positive doping retests.
Nour El-Sherbiny wins the 2016 Carol Weymuller Squash Open
Egyptian international female squash champion Nour El-Sherbiny defeated English player Alison Waters 3-0 at the 2016 Carol Weymuller Squash Open. Raneem El-Wilily was the first Egyptian woman to win the title in 2011, when she defeated English Jennifer Duncalf 3-0 (11-7, 15-13, and 11-4) in the final. It was El-Wilily who defeated El-Sherbiny at the …
Egyptian swimming team stands out at the African Swimming Championship
Egyptian swimming team stands out at the African Swimming Championship
The Professional Squash Association’s October rankings for female squash champions places 5 Egyptians in the top 10
France, US win gold at the 2016 FIE Senior World Cup for men’s foil
The 2016 FIE Senior World Cup for men’s foil concluded its events on 23 October at the Saladin Citadel in Cairo. The Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in financing the fencing tournament’s costs with EGP 250,000. The ministry is supporting several international sports events to motivate tourism to Egypt. Aiding in this effort, …
Meet Argentinean shooter Javier Oviedo
The Grand Prix D’Egypte was part of the 2016 World Helices Championship, which took place at the Shooting Club. This tournament was divided into five competitive divisions: open, juniors, women’s, veterans, and super veterans. Argentineans showed a great performance in the open competition, with Javier Oviedo coming in first place. His compatriot Cervigni Rogilio Gostavo …
Egyptian modern pentathlon team wins 36 medals at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championship
At the 2016 UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championship, which took place in Sarasota, Florida, the Egyptian national team for modern pentathlon won 36 medals: 14 gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze. Four-hundred players competed at the championship, representing 29 countries, including: US, England, Egypt, Georgia, UAE, South Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Armenia, …
Egypt claims 7 medals at 3rd day of African Swimming Championship
After winning six medals on the first day of the African Swimming Championship in South Africa from 16-22 October, and seven medals on the second day, the Egyptian swimming champions claimed another seven medals on the third day of events. Hassan Yasser won silver in the 50m men’s butterfly stroke, finishing with a time of …
HSC synchronised swimming team win silver at international championship
Heliopolis Sporting Club (HSC)’s synchronised swimming team, which represented Egypt, surprised the audience after it won the silver medal at the 25th Heliopolis International Water Polo and Synchronised Swimming Championship, with a score of 143.882. The championship was held from 11-15 October. The team consisted of Aya Tarek, Zeina Omar, Laila Ali, Mahitab Nader, Farida …
Egyptian Aya Medany elected to IOC’s Athletes Commission
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach sent a letter to Egyptian modern pentathlon champion Aya Medany, congratulating her on being appointed at the Athletes Commission of the IOC. Medany was notified of her election two months after the formation of a new Commission, on 18 August, during the 2016 Olympic Games in …
Egypt claims 7 medals at 2nd day of African Swimming Championship
After winning six medals on the first day of the African Swimming Championship in South Africa from 16-22 October, the Egyptian swimming champions claimed another seven medals on the second day of events. Marwan El-Amrawy won gold in the 800m men’s freestyle, finishing with a time of 8:13.07. Egypt’s national team, comprising Rawan Al-Badry, Salem …