Egypt’s growing dominance across different sports made a powerful statement, as national teams and athletes achieved significant wins and set international records.

Handball: Ten Years of Winning



Egypt’s national handball team crowned their continental campaign in the final of the African Handball Championship, securing the country’s 10th African title. It marked Egypt’s fourth consecutive championship, reinforcing their position as Africa’s undisputed powerhouse in the sport.

In addition to adding another star to Egypt's legacy, the decisive victory also confirmed qualification for the 2027 IHF World Championship, extending the team’s consistent presence on the global stage.

Egyptian Stars Sweep World Squash Titles

Egyptian squash players once again demonstrated their international pedigree during the Windy City Open in Chicago, where several top-ranked athletes progressed deep into the tournament.



World No.1 Mostafa Asal delivered a dominant performance, in the men’s competition, defeating India’s Abhay Singh in straight games, to comfortably book his quarter-final spot.

While women’s world champions Nour El Sherbini and Hania El Hammamy also advanced with convincing straight-game victories. Their impressive performances carried on Egypt's illustrious history of professional squash success.

Taekwondo: Strong Arab Cup Showing

At the 6th Arab Taekwondo Championship held on February 7, 2026, in UAE, the Egyptian national taekwondo team delivered an impressive performance, earning a total of 13 medals across multiple weight categories: 3 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, and 4 Bronze Medals

This highlighted Egypt as one of the top performing teams in the tournament, reflecting strong regional competitiveness within the Arab world.

Egypt’s Wrestling Renaissance Continues

Egyptian wrestling star Mostafa Hussein, the reigning World Youth Champion, continued his strong international run after advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Zagreb Open Ranking Series in Croatia.

Hussein delivered a composed and tactical performance in the early rounds, securing decisive victories to book his place among the final eight. , becoming one of Egypt’s brightest prospects in freestyle wrestling.

The quarter-final qualification in Zagreb marks another important step in his 2026 campaign, strengthening his position in the global rankings and reinforcing Egypt’s presence in international wrestling competitions.

Together, these achievements reflect a new era of consistency and excellence for Egyptian sports as Egypt continues to assert itself as a multi-sport powerhouse on both regional and global stages. As 2026 unfolds, Egypt’s golden momentum shows even greater achievements ahead for its athletes across disciplines.