The Egyptian Muay Thai team is participating in the World Championships for Youth and Juniors in Greece, with their national team's technical director, Master Rifat Jaber, unable to attend due to visa issues. As a result, the Palestinian Muay Thai team's coach, Ahmad Abu Dkhan, has been tasked with leading the Egyptian team. Egyptian Muay Thai Federation President Mohamed Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the Palestinian Muay Thai Federation, led by Shakir Al-Shrouf, for their support.
The Egyptian team consists of five players: Fatty Hani, Mazen Mohamed, Rana Mohamed, Salma Mohamed Amer, and Alaa Shadi. They are competing in various weight categories. Initially, Egypt planned to send 12 players and five team staff members, but visa issues from the Greek consulate in Cairo reduced the team size. Despite the challenges, Ibrahim thanked the Palestinian Federation for their help and praised Abu Dkhan's efforts in covering the absence of Egypt's technical staff.
The World Championships for Youth and Juniors in Muay Thai are taking place in Greece until November 16. The event has been impacted by the absence of several Egyptian players and staff members due to visa issues. Five Egyptian athletes, including gold medalist Salma Mohamed and silver medalist Mohamed Sami, were unable to participate. The Egyptian Muay Thai Federation considered withdrawing from the competition but decided to proceed with a smaller team.
Mohamed Ibrahim, President of the Egyptian Muay Thai Federation, expressed appreciation for the efforts of Egypt's team staff, led by Master Rifat Jaber. Ibrahim also acknowledged the support of the Palestinian Muay Thai Federation and its president, Shakir Al-Shrouf. The participation of the Egyptian team, albeit with a reduced lineup, demonstrates the determination of the athletes and the federation to take part in the global event.
The crisis surrounding the visas highlighted the challenges faced by the Egyptian team in participating in international competitions. Despite these challenges, the team's participation in the World Championships is a testament to the perseverance of the athletes and the support of the Palestinian Muay Thai Federation. The event provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete at the global level.
The Egyptian Muay Thai Federation is working to ensure the continued participation of its athletes in international competitions. The experience of working with the Palestinian Muay Thai Federation has demonstrated the value of cooperation and collaboration between national federations. The Egyptian team's participation in the World Championships is an opportunity for growth and development for the athletes and the federation.
The World Championships for Youth and Juniors in Muay Thai will conclude on November 16. The Egyptian team's performance, under the guidance of coach Ahmad Abu Dkhan, will be closely watched by fans and supporters. The event provides a valuable experience for the young athletes, who will have the opportunity to compete against top opponents from around the world.
Key points
- Egypt's Muay Thai team is being coached by Palestine's Ahmad Abu Dkhan at the World Championships due to visa issues.
