The Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports has taken swift action to address the disappearance of Mohamed Abdel Fattah, a young kickboxer who failed to return with the national team after participating in the World Championships in Italy. The incident has sparked concern and prompted the ministry to investigate the circumstances surrounding Abdel Fattah's disappearance. The Egyptian Kickboxing Federation has also released a statement providing details about the incident.
Abdel Fattah, a member of the Egyptian national kickboxing team, was part of the squad that competed in the World Championships for Youth and Juniors in the Italian city of Jesolo from September 18 to 27, 2026. However, he chose not to return with the team, sparking concerns about his safety and well-being. The Egyptian Kickboxing Federation, led by Mohamed Sabih, has announced that it is working to resolve the situation.
The incident has raised questions about the support systems in place for Egyptian athletes competing abroad. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has assured that it is taking all necessary steps to locate Abdel Fattah and ensure his safe return to Egypt. The ministry has also promised to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In other news, the Egyptian Olympic team has begun its preparations for the upcoming African Games. The team, led by coach Mohamed Barakat, has started its training sessions at the Egyptian Football Association's center. The players underwent medical tests and fitness assessments as part of their preparation for the games.
Meanwhile, Egyptian football fans have been eagerly awaiting the upcoming match between Al Ahly and Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League. However, there are concerns about the availability of Al Ahly player Ashraf Ben Sharqi, who suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon. According to sources, Ben Sharqi's participation in the match is uncertain.
In handball, Al Ahly secured a convincing win over Kuwait's Barqan team with a score of 35-17 in the World Club Championship. The Egyptian team dominated the match and showed impressive skill and teamwork. However, Zamalek suffered a loss to Spanish team Barcelona with a score of 39-29 in the same tournament.
The Egyptian national team will face South Sudan in the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match, which was originally scheduled for 3 pm Cairo time, has been postponed to 4 pm Cairo time (3 pm South Sudan time) on September 29, 2026. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the match will be refereed by a team from Mauritius.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports takes action after kickboxer Mohamed Abdel Fattah disappears in Italy.
- Al Ahly secures a convincing win over Kuwait's Barqan team in the World Club Championship.
- The Egyptian national team faces South Sudan in the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
