Egypt has made history by winning the 2026 World University Fin Swimming Championship, hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh from October 25 to 30. The Egyptian team topped the overall ranking with 19 medals, consisting of 7 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze medals. This achievement was celebrated by the Egyptian government, with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Qanswa, congratulating the Egyptian university athletes on their outstanding performance.
The championship saw participation from over 200 athletes representing 20 countries worldwide. The event was attended by several leaders of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), representatives of international committees and technical teams, and heads of participating delegations. Egypt's win marked a significant milestone in the country's sports history, showcasing its capability to host and organize major international sports events.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Joher Nabil, praised Egypt's achievement, highlighting the country's competitive strength in international sports. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Youth and Sports in supporting university sports and discovering talented athletes.
The International University Sports Federation's (FISU) Vice President, Jin Liu, expressed her appreciation for Egypt's successful hosting of the championship. She commended the organizational level and preparations made by the organizing committee, as well as the strong competition and wide international participation.
The Egyptian Swimming Federation's President, Samah Nabil El-Shazly, attributed Egypt's victory to the excellence of its university athletes. He praised the technical and organizational level of the championship, as well as the fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University Sports Federation.
In the final standings, China ranked second with 7 medals, followed by Italy with 9 medals. Poland, Hungary, and Chinese Taipei also secured spots in the top 7. A total of 11 countries participated in the championship, with 9 countries failing to secure any medals.
The closing ceremony honored representatives of the International University Sports Federation, international referees, and heads of participating delegations, as well as the championship's champions. The event marked a significant achievement for Egypt, as it hosted the championship for the first time in its history and in Africa.
Key points
- Egypt won the championship with 19 medals, consisting of 7 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
- The championship was hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh from October 25 to 30, with participation from over 200 athletes representing 20 countries.
- Egypt's victory marked a significant milestone in the country's sports history, showcasing its capability to host and organize major international sports events.
