Delay in the Return of Part of Egypt’s Kung Fu Delegation Due to Unexpected Events in Doha
Egypt’s Wushu team returns from the World Championship in Brazil with 3 medals, with a brief stopover in Doha due to travel disruptions.
Mostafa explained that the stopover in Doha is part of their return journey to Cairo. However, some unforeseen developments in the Qatari capital caused a disruption in flight schedules. He emphasized that all members of the group currently in Doha are safe and in good health.
Calmly Awaiting Return to Egypt
Mostafa noted that the small group still en route is handling the situation calmly and professionally, awaiting further clarification regarding the resumption of their return to Cairo. He added that continuous communication is being maintained with the relevant authorities to coordinate logistics and ensure the athletes' safe and swift return, in a manner that reflects the professionalism of Egyptian sports on the international stage.
First Contingent of the Delegation Returns to Cairo
In a related development, the first group of the Egyptian Wushu team returned to Cairo International Airport on Tuesday afternoon after a strong showing at the World Championships, hosted in Fortaleza, Brazil. The tournament featured high-level competition in both sanda and taolu disciplines.
During the event, the Egyptian team secured three medals across different categories — a remarkable achievement that adds to the sport’s growing legacy in Egypt and reflects the ongoing efforts of the federation, coaching staff, and players.
Official Reception Reflects State Support
The returning athletes were welcomed at Cairo Airport by Dr. Mohamed El-Demiaty, General Director of the Department of Sports Incentives and Honors, representing Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports. Also present were Dr. Ahmed El-Bakatoushi, Executive Director of the Egyptian Wushu Federation, and Major General Ahmed Gad, Director of National Teams. The reception highlighted the state's continuous support for its sports delegations.
List of Participating Athletes
The Egyptian delegation included ten athletes, eight of whom competed in the sanda events:
Ali Nasser
Ahmed Selim
Mohamed Khaled Mohamed El-Gelany
El-Hussein Abdelkader Hassan
Seif El-Din Mohsen El-Sayed
Ahmed Abdelhamid Ahmed Shalaby
Yasmine Selim Ali Rizk
Aya Salah Eid Mohamed
Menna Allah Mohamed Mohamed Hassan
In the taolu (forms) events, two athletes represented Egypt:
Rouaa Khaled Ali Khalil
Sara Salah Mohamed Ahmed
Distinguished Technical and Administrative Staff
The delegation also included a team of experienced professionals and officials. Eng. Mahmoud Khairy served as Head of the Sanda Delegation, while Colonel El-Kilany Farouk led the Taolu delegation. Captain Moataz Radi was the sanda head coach, supported by Coach Rami Kamel. Captain Abdullah Sayed acted as the general coach for the taolu athletes.
The team also included two international referees: Captain Essam Sayed Suleiman (Sanda) and Captain Engy Sherif Mohamed (Taolu), who officiated in accordance with international standards.
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