The Egyptian Rowing Federation announced that the national team achieved outstanding results at the African Championships held in Tunisia, winning a total of 6 medals. The team, consisting of 6 athletes, managed to secure 5 gold medals and 1 silver medal. This accomplishment is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication to the sport. The Egyptian Rowing Federation's efforts to implement a policy of rationalized spending on international participation have yielded positive results.

According to Lieutenant General Sherif El-Qamati, head of the Egyptian Rowing Federation and treasurer of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, the federation's board of directors continues to implement a policy of rationalized spending on international participation. This approach focuses on achieving the best results while prioritizing quality over quantity. El-Qamati emphasized that the goal is to maximize technical benefits and increase achievement rates while reducing external participation expenses.

The Egyptian Rowing Federation's strategy has proven successful, as evident from the team's performance at the Mediterranean Games, where they achieved historic results. El-Qamati attributed this success to the federation's policy of rationalized spending, which was implemented under the guidance of the Egyptian Olympic Committee. The federation aims to continue this approach to achieve strong results for the national teams while conserving resources.

El-Qamati revealed that the policy of rationalized spending was introduced by Captain Gohar Nabil, the Minister of Youth and Sports, with the approval and support of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, led by Engineer Yasser Idris. The policy aims to prioritize public interest and serve Egyptian sports while achieving desired goals and reducing expenses to conserve public funds.

The Egyptian Rowing Federation's achievements at the African Championships demonstrate the effectiveness of their strategy. Despite participating with a limited team of 6 athletes, they managed to secure an impressive 6 medals. This performance showcases the team's potential and highlights the importance of investing in rowing as a sport.

The African Championships, held in Tunisia, provided a platform for Egyptian rowers to showcase their skills and compete against top athletes from the continent. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes, as well as the guidance and support provided by the Egyptian Rowing Federation.

The Egyptian Rowing Federation's commitment to rationalized spending and focus on quality participation has yielded positive results. The team's performance at the African Championships and Mediterranean Games demonstrates the potential for Egyptian rowers to excel at the international level. With continued support and investment, the team is likely to achieve even greater success in the future.

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  • Egypt's rowing team wins 5 gold and 1 silver medal at African Championships in Tunisia.

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