Egypt's rowing team is set to participate in the 18th African Championships, which will take place in Tunisia from September 29-30. The team is comprised of several athletes, including Olympic champion Abdel Khalek El-Banna, who will compete in the men's single sculls event. El-Banna will also team up with Mohamed El-Gebali to compete in the men's double sculls event.
The Egyptian team will also feature Yassin Ashraf, who will compete in the junior men's single sculls event. Ashraf will also partner with Ibrahim Mahmoud Saad to compete in the junior men's double sculls event. In the women's events, Remas Osama will compete in the junior women's single sculls event, while Remas Osama and Alia Ali will team up to compete in the junior women's double sculls event.
The team's coach, Mohamed Gomaa, has expressed confidence in the team's abilities, citing their rigorous training regimen in preparation for the championships. The team's manager, Majdi El-Afifi, has also emphasized the importance of the championships as an opportunity for the athletes to gain experience and exposure against top-level competition from across Africa.
The Egyptian Rowing Federation has been working to support the national team, providing them with the necessary resources and training facilities to prepare for the championships. Federation President, Brigadier General Sherif El-Qamati, has expressed his hopes for the team's success, saying that they have the potential to achieve excellent results.
El-Qamati has also highlighted the importance of the championships as a platform for Egyptian rowing to gain recognition and exposure on the African continent. He has expressed his gratitude to the Egyptian Olympic Committee for their support of the national team.
The championships will feature competitors from across Africa, and El-Qamati believes that the event will provide a valuable opportunity for Egyptian athletes to test themselves against the best in the continent. He has also emphasized the importance of the event as a stepping stone for Egyptian rowing to achieve success at the international level.
The Egyptian team will be led by El-Afifi, who will also serve as the team's manager. The team's coaches, including Gomaa and Ashraf Issa, will work closely with the athletes to ensure that they are well-prepared for the championships.
Key points
- The Egyptian rowing team will participate in the 18th African Championships in Tunisia from September 29-30.
- The team is comprised of several athletes, including Olympic champion Abdel Khalek El-Banna.
- The championships will provide a valuable opportunity for Egyptian athletes to gain experience and exposure against top-level competition from across Africa.
