Title: Egypt hosts the International Fencing Federation congress in Sharm El Sheikh for the first time
Introduction :
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, spoke on Saturday November 25, 2023 on the importance of hosting the congress of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) in the Egyptian tourist city of Sharm El Sheikh. According to the Minister, this decision reflects Egypt’s commitment to developing the field of sports and demonstrates the remarkable progress made by the Egyptian sports system.
A leap forward for Egypt:
The hosting of the first FIE Middle East Congress in Egypt demonstrates the unprecedented progress and remarkable progress made by the Egyptian sports system, thanks to the full support of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Minister underlined. This also shows Egypt’s desire to position itself as a major player in the field of sport at the international level.
Egypt’s recognition in the field of fencing:
The FIE congress, which took place on November 24 and 25, brought together no less than 106 people representing 135 countries. It brought together members of the General Assembly, the Greek President of the International Fencing Federation, Emmanuel Katsiadakis, as well as the President of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Fencing Federation and member of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, Abdelmoneim al -Husseiny.
By hosting this international event, Egypt reinforces the importance of fencing in the country and its contribution to the development of global sport. This recognition testifies to the expertise and talent of Egyptian fencers.
A step towards the future:
By organizing the FIE Congress, Egypt is sending a strong message of its commitment to promoting sport and developing new opportunities for young athletes. This event will also increase the visibility of Egypt as a leading sports and tourism destination.
Conclusion :
Hosting the International Fencing Federation congress in Sharm El Sheikh is an important step for Egypt in its ambition to become a major player in the field of sport. This demonstrates his commitment to the development of the sport and his desire to promote fencing nationally and internationally. Egypt is thus positioning itself as an essential destination for world-class sporting events.