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In Video: El-Gouna International Squash Open announced
Video by Mahmoud Nasr Editing by Omar Korashi
Egypt’s Azmy Mehelba wins gold in shotgun at the Cyprus Grand Prix
Egyptian Azmy Mehelba surprised spectators by winning gold at the 2016 Cyprus Grand Prix in shotgun in the men’s skeet shooting competition. The tournament is held in Nicosia, Cyprus and began on 7 March, ending tomorrow 14 March. The competition was tight and Mehelba won by a narrow margin; second place went to Russian Valeriy …
El-Gouna International Squash Open announced
President of the Egyptian Squash Association (ESA) Assem El-Said told Daily News Egypt that the ESA is doing its best, along with the International Squash Association, to establish the sport as an Olympic game in the future
Omar Mosaad loses to Mathieu Castagnet in 2016 Canary Wharf Squash Classic final
This is Castagnet’s first time to win the Canary Wharf Squash Classic, the prize money for which was $70,000
Egypt to host 2017 Basketball World Cup for junior players
Egypt beat out Italy, Latvia, and Israel after receiving the most votes
I want to break a world powerlifting record in my weight-class: Dina Saad
Saad was the first female powerlifter to represent Egypt internationally in the sport; she won gold in the 2015 World Powerlifting Championship, becoming the first Egyptian female world champion in powerlifting
Hania El-Hammamy: Rising Egyptian female squash star
At just 14-years-old, El-Hammamy became the second youngest to attend the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour, after her compatriot Habiba Mohamed
Egyptian Ali Farag wins 2016 Montreal Squash Open Tournament
Egyptian Karim Abdel Gawad won in second place. Abdel Gawad is ranked seventh internationally, according to the PSA’s March 2016’s world men ranking
Amal Kamel: First female Egyptian gold medallist in powerlifting, master’s division
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Egyptologist Amal Kamel, who is the first woman in Egypt to participate in a powerlifting championship in the masters division, and to win a gold medal, met with Daily News Egypt for an exclusive interview. How did you start powerlifting? Sports and fitness have always been a priority …
Sharapova suspended after testing positive for meldonium
The International Tennis Federation announced that Sharapova will be suspended beginning 12 March 2016
Egyptian champion Seif El-Din Shams wins 2016 German Junior Squash Open
Shams won the gold medal after winning against Hofman in the final match with the result of 3-0
Salah sends AS Roma to third place in Serie A
Egyptian international superstar and AS Roma forward Mohamed Salah scored twice in AS Roma’s clash against Fiorentina at his team’s home grounds, Stadio Olimpico Roma, leading AS Roma to score a great 4-1 victory 1 in Round 28 of the Italian league, Serie A. Steven El-Sharaawy opened the score sheet for the home team in …
Egyptian international squash champion El-Shorbagy wins Men’s Windy City Open 2016
Moahmed El-Shorbagy’s victory is his first at the Windy City Open
Egypt’s Raneem El-Welily triumphs in Women’s Windy City Open 2016
This is the second consecutive win for El-Welily, after her 2015 victory against Malaysia’s Nicol David
In Pictures: HSC organises celebrations for Egyptian junior national water polo team’s win
The Egyptian team will represent Africa in the FINA World Youth Championships in Budva, Montenegro in August 2016
Golden State Warriors writes history
It was the year 1996 and Michael Jordan had just returned after his first retirement from the National Basketball Association a year prior. After the Bulls were eliminated by Shaquille O’Neal’s Orlando Magic in 1995, Jordan picked up the next season right off where he had left 1993 and won his fourth championship. But 1995-1996 …
Spurs fans retain hope of Jürgen Klinsmann return to White Hart Lane
It is never easy moving to a foreign land to ply your trade in a league altogether different from the one you are used to. Some players adapt quicker than others and some do not overcome the hurdles they are faced with at all. For Jürgen Klinsmann, the prospect to play in the English Premier …
English Premiership rivalry comes to Egypt
Al-Ahly and Al-Zamalek recently succeeded in bringing world-famous managers to the local Egyptian football scene. Al-Ahly signed Martin Jol and their rival signed Alex McLeish
5 female Egyptian squash players among top 10 players in international competition
Five Egyptian women players ranked among the ten in international competition
Hassan Abdel Gawad qualifies for Rio Olympics in hammer throw
Ehab Abdel Rahman and Mostafa El Gamal have qualified for the game held in Brazil next August, competing in the javelin throw and hammer throw respectively
5 Egyptian squash players among top 10 players worldwide
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has released its world ranking of male squash players for March 2016, in which five Egyptian squash players are among the top 10 international players. Egyptian Mohamed El-Shorbagy topped the list with 18,935 points; French Grégory Gaultier came in second place acquiring 16,920 points, while England’s Nicholas Matthew came in …
Manchester City crowned Capital One champions
After dramatic match against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, Manchester City took the Capital One Championship, winning 3-1. Tensions were high as the 90 minute playtime ended in a draw. The two teams continued playing into extra time but the score remained 1-1 until Manchester City scored two more goals in the penalty shootout. Manchester City, …
Fatma Omar wins World Weightlifting Cup, qualified to 2016 Rio’s Summer Paralympics Games
Due to this victory, Omar qualified for the 2016 Rio’s Summer Paralympics Games to be held after the 2016 Rio’s Summer Olympic Games from 7 to 18 September
Smouha Sporting Club wins silver medal in 2016 Arab Volleyball Clubs Champions Championship
The 2016 Arab Volleyball Clubs Champions Championship in its 34th edition is held in Sousse and Masakin, Tunisia
Egyptian kata female’s team wins 2016 Karate1 Premier League celebrated in Sharm El-Sheikh
Celebrating such a prestigious league in the Egyptian touristic city of Sharm El-Sheikh is very significant for tourism to recover its reputation and prove the country is a safe place that can host important sports events
Egypt’s national team wins 2016 Bahrain International Table Tennis Championship for Juniors
Throughout 2016, this was not the only victory for Egyptian champions in the sport since Egyptian and Africa’s number one champion Dina Meshref won the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) 2016 African Cup in Khartoum, Sudan and Egypt’s Amr Assar won the men competitions in second place
Al-Ahly Ultras’ enthusiasm reaches other sports than football, including water-polo
The National Water Polo Championship for players born in 1996 started on 18 February and still in process, including water polo teams from different clubs from Egypt
Signal Corps Officers House celebrates advanced training of kick boxing trainers
Under the auspices of the Egyptian Mixed Martial Arts Association, the Advanced Training of Kick Boxing Trainers, started Tuesday, held by the Egyptian and international expert Mohamed Sobih, who represents Egypt in both the Arabic and International Kick Boxing Federation
Egyptian Islam El-Shehaby wins silver medal at 2016 Judo Grand Prix in Düsseldorf
Egyptian figures stood out in above 100 kg’s division as Egypt’s Islam El-Shehaby won in second place while Ahmed Wahid won in seventh place
The 2016 El-Gouna International Squash Open is on its way
On the occasion of this tournament, which will be held from 21 to 29 April, Daily News Egypt interviewed Amr Mansi, Founder and CEO of IEvents who is responsible for organising El-Gouna International Squash Open tournaments