Arkady Dvorkovich Praises Egypt’s Chess Organization and Reveals Ambitions for More International Tournaments
Former FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich praised Egypt’s outstanding organization of the Arab Youth and Junior Chess Championship, confirming that Egypt has the capabilities to host more Arab and international chess events in the coming years.
Egypt Continues Its Success in Hosting Major Sporting Events ♟️🔥
Arkady Dvorkovich, former President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), confirmed that Egypt has once again proven its great ability to organize and host major sporting events after the remarkable success of the Arab Youth and Junior Chess Championship currently being held in Cairo.
Dvorkovich expressed his great happiness at being present in Egypt during the tournament, praising the excellent organization and warm welcome received by the participating delegations. He emphasized that the event reflects Egypt’s strong position on the Arab and international sports scene. 🇪🇬✨
Strong Competition with Participation from 16 Arab Countries 🏆
The Arab Youth and Junior Chess Championship is witnessing strong competition between 350 male and female players representing 16 Arab countries, as participants compete across different age categories to win medals and achieve the best possible results.
Dvorkovich highlighted that the technical level of the competitions reflects the significant development of chess in the Arab world, stressing that the presence of a large number of young players represents an important step toward building a new generation capable of competing internationally in the future.
He explained that the tournament is not only a sporting competition but also an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Arab federations and exchange experiences among players, coaches, and referees.
Praise for Egypt’s Outstanding Organization 📢
The former FIDE President congratulated the Egyptian Chess Federation for the high organizational standards of the tournament, noting that all aspects related to accommodation, competitions, and technical arrangements were carried out professionally.
He confirmed that Egypt’s success in organizing the championship reflects its extensive experience in hosting various sporting events, along with its strong infrastructure and ability to welcome Arab and international delegations.
He added that the tournament’s image proves Egypt’s capability to host more major chess competitions in the future. ♟️🌟
Tournament Location Adds Special Value 🏛️✨
Dvorkovich praised the decision to hold the championship near the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids, stating that this gives participants the opportunity to discover Egypt’s ancient civilization while taking part in the sporting competition.
He explained that combining sports and tourism has become an important element in the success of modern tournaments, allowing players and delegations to enjoy an integrated experience combining competition and cultural discovery.
He also highlighted that Egypt possesses unique tourism and cultural advantages that make it an ideal destination for hosting international sporting events.
Ambitions to Host More International Chess Events ♟️🌍
Dvorkovich revealed his hope that Egypt will host more Arab and international chess tournaments in the coming years, stressing that the current success will encourage further cooperation between the Arab Chess Federation and the Egyptian Chess Federation.
He confirmed his support for organizing more major events in Egypt, especially given the country’s organizational capabilities and experience in this field.
Competition for 28 Medals with Wide Arab Participation 🥇
Players are competing for 28 medals across different age categories, starting from under-8 years old up to under-20 years old, with expectations of strong performances from the Egyptian national team.
The Egyptian Chess Federation aims to achieve a large number of medals and finish at the top of the overall standings, benefiting from hosting the tournament on home soil.
The championship features teams from Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Yemen, Oman, Palestine, and Syria, in addition to host nation Egypt.
The tournament also includes several accompanying events, including an internationally accredited chess refereeing course and a training course for school teachers aimed at developing and spreading chess among younger generations.
Successful Conclusion and a Message for the Future ⭐
The Arab Youth and Junior Chess Championship represents another important step in strengthening Egypt’s sporting position, not only in team sports but also in intellectual competitions that continue to gain global attention.
With the widespread praise for the organization and the strong participation, Egypt appears ready to further establish itself as one of the leading countries capable of hosting international tournaments, with ambitions for more success in the future. 🏆🇪🇬
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