Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister, Joher Nabiel, met with Yasser Idris, Egyptian Olympic Committee President, and committee members to discuss preparations for the national teams and training programs for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics in Senegal and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation and coordination between the Ministry, the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and sports federations.

The meeting discussed ways to provide optimal technical and physical capabilities for athletes, ensuring they are well-prepared for upcoming international competitions. The Minister praised the Egyptian team's performance at the Mediterranean Games in Italy, where they won 58 medals. He attributed this success to the development of the national athlete and team preparation system.

Nabiel emphasized the need for continued collaboration and clear plans to ensure optimal preparation for national teams before participating in international competitions. The Ministry will continue to support national teams, provide necessary resources, and monitor training programs and international friendlies to enhance athletes' technical and physical levels.

Yasser Idris welcomed the ongoing cooperation with the Youth and Sports Ministry, stressing the importance of integrated efforts to prepare a new generation of champions capable of competing in international and Olympic tournaments. The Egyptian Olympic Committee is working with sports federations to develop comprehensive plans for national teams.

Idris stated that the Egyptian Olympic Committee is working to prepare athletes for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Mediterranean Games' results serve as motivation to continue developing athlete preparation programs and increase readiness levels before major competitions.

The meeting emphasized continued coordination between the Ministry, the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and sports federations to monitor national team preparation programs. This collaboration supports the state's efforts to develop Egyptian sports, discover and nurture talent, and prepare champions to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.

The Egyptian Olympic Committee and the Youth and Sports Ministry will continue to work together to ensure Egyptian athletes are well-prepared for the 2026 and 2028 Olympics. Their goal is to provide optimal conditions for athletes to succeed in international competitions and make Egypt proud.

Key points

  • Egyptian Sports Minister reviews preparations for 2026 Youth Olympics and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • The Egyptian Olympic Committee works with sports federations to develop comprehensive plans for national teams.
  • Egypt aims to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.

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