A Sudanese journalist, writing for Al-tayar, has shared his reflections on his time at the Sudanese Olympic Committee. He described it as one of the most beautiful periods of his journalistic career, which spanned several years. The Olympic work, he noted, is a voluntary, educational, and awareness-raising effort. He was and still is a member of the Sudanese Olympic family.
During his time at the Olympic Committee, the journalist met several prominent sports figures and leaders in Sudan's sports movement. These included Dr. Halim, Dr. Shaddad, Mohamed Karrar Al-Nour, Hashem Dief Allah, Dr. Hassan Abu Jabal, and General Salah, among others. These individuals played a significant role in establishing Sudan's sports federations and witnessed the country's Olympic Committee join the International Olympic Committee.
The journalist also followed up on competitive activities in various sports federations. These included athletics with Colonel Abbadi, tennis with Major General Mohamed Ahmed Jah, basketball with the late Ibrahim Erzon and Michael Benjamin, volleyball with General Nasr El-Din, handball with Tayeb Al-Abbasi, and swimming with Majid Talaat. He also interacted with other federations such as equestrian, table tennis, wrestling, and self-defense.
The journalist had the opportunity to work with renowned leaders, including Dr. Shaddad, Captain Sheikh El-Din, and General Salah. He also learned from experienced individuals like Mohamed Karrar Al-Nour, Dr. Halim, Hashem Dief Allah, and Basha Badawi. However, the journalist noted that the Olympic work has become less appealing over time.
In his opinion, the Olympic work has transformed into a pursuit of personal gain, with a focus on obtaining money, traveling, and flying. The original goals of education, awareness-raising, and voluntary work have taken a backseat, and self-interest has become the primary motivation. This shift in focus has contributed to the decline of Sudan's sports movement.
The journalist expressed his concerns about the current state of Sudan's sports movement, describing it as a mere memory or story to be told with nostalgia. He believes that a revolution is needed to correct the course and restore the true spirit of Olympic work, which is based on volunteering and promoting sports values.
The article was written by a journalist who wishes to remain anonymous, and was published on October 9, 2026, in Al-tayar. The journalist's reflections provide a unique insight into the history of Sudan's sports movement and the challenges it faces today.
Key points
- The Sudanese journalist's experience at the Olympic Committee has become a memorable but fading memory.
- The journalist attributes the decline of Sudan's sports movement to a shift in focus from education and volunteering to personal gain.
- A revolution is needed to restore the true spirit of Olympic work in Sudan.
