Egyptian Sports Minister Joher Nabiel held a coordination meeting with Yaser Idris, head of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and committee members to review preparations for national teams and training programs for upcoming international competitions, including the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and sports federations.

The meeting discussed ways to provide comprehensive preparation programs for national teams, ensuring they have the best possible technical and physical capabilities to compete at the highest level. Nabiel praised the results achieved by the Egyptian delegation at the Mediterranean Games in Italy, where Egypt won 58 medals. He emphasized that these results reflect the development of the athlete preparation system and the efforts made by the sports community.

Nabiel stressed that the next phase requires continued work according to clear and studied plans, with full coordination between the Ministry, the Olympic Committee, and sports federations. This coordination will help achieve the best possible preparation for national teams before participating in upcoming international competitions. The Minister also highlighted the importance of providing necessary resources for athletes and technical devices.

Yaser Idris, head of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, welcomed the ongoing cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between the Ministry, the Olympic Committee, and sports federations during the next phase, working towards a shared vision to prepare a new generation of champions capable of competing in international and Olympic tournaments.

Idris explained that the Egyptian Olympic Committee is working with sports federations to prepare comprehensive plans for national teams, ensuring athletes are optimally prepared to participate in the 2026 Youth Olympics and 2028 Olympics. He noted that the results achieved at the Mediterranean Games serve as motivation to continue working and developing athlete preparation programs.

The meeting emphasized the importance of continued coordination between the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and sports federations. This coordination will help support the state's efforts to develop Egyptian sports, discover and nurture talents, and prepare champions capable of achieving outstanding results in upcoming international competitions.

The Egyptian Sports Minister's meeting with the Olympic Committee reflects the country's commitment to enhancing its sports sector. Egypt aims to achieve success in various international competitions, including the Youth Olympics. The country's sports authorities are working diligently to ensure that national teams are well-prepared and equipped to compete at the highest level.

Key points

  • Egypt's Sports Minister reviews preparations for 2026 Youth Olympics and 2028 Olympics.
  • The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and sports federations.
  • Egypt won 58 medals at the Mediterranean Games in Italy, showcasing the development of its athlete preparation system.

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