The French Embassy in Egypt, in collaboration with the French Institute in Egypt and several local associations and institutions, organized a grand celebration for National Sports Day. The event took place in the Ezbet Khair Allah park in Cairo, a community space developed with funding from the French Development Agency (AFD). The celebration aimed to promote social integration and empower young people through sports.
The event saw the participation of around 300 children from underprivileged areas of Cairo, who engaged in a full day of sports, art, and recreational activities. French Ambassador to Egypt Eric Chevallier attended the event, wearing a shirt with the FRANCE logo. He expressed his joy at being among the children and highlighted the importance of sports as a tool for inclusion and integration.
Ambassador Chevallier emphasized that initiatives like this provide children with an opportunity to express themselves and develop their skills away from daily pressures. He also stressed that the cooperation between French institutions and local partners reflects France's commitment to supporting sustainable community development in Egypt.
Local trainers and organizers expressed their happiness with the success of the event. One of the participating trainers described the ambassador's participation in playing with the children as one of the most beautiful moments of the day. The presence of the ambassador brought great joy to the children's hearts and made them feel appreciated and valued.
The event featured a range of activities, including football matches on artificial turf, relay races, and art workshops for children to draw and color. In the evening, the park was transformed into an open-air circus, with performances on unicycles, walking on stilts, and hula hoop shows. The celebration concluded with a festive atmosphere that lit up the night sky in Ezbet Khair Allah.
The National Sports Day event is part of the French Embassy's strategy to support youth and sports as a tool for development. The Ezbet Khair Allah park serves as a model for a development project that transforms a neglected space into a vibrant center that serves the local community and empowers its children to achieve their potential.
The event demonstrated the strong partnership between the French Embassy and local organizations in promoting social integration and community development through sports. The celebration concluded on a high note, with all participants expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to come together and engage in fun and meaningful activities.
Key points
- The French Embassy in Egypt celebrated its National Sports Day in Cairo's Ezbet Khair Allah, bringing together 300 children for a day of sports, art, and entertainment.
- The event aimed to promote social integration and empower young people through sports.
- The celebration featured a range of activities, including football matches, relay races, art workshops, and circus performances.
