Egypt Discusses Expanding African Games Events Ahead of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Qualifiers
Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports held important discussions with the African Olympic Committees Association and the Egyptian Olympic Committee regarding increasing the number of sports included in the African Games, as part of preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
🏆 Egypt Leads Discussions to Develop African Sports Movement
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil received Algerian Mustapha Berraf, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), in the presence of Engineer Yasser Idriss, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the two sides and reviewing several continental and international sports issues.
The meeting focused on several important topics related to the future of African sports, most notably the proposal to increase the number of sports competitions included in the African Games, which serve as qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The discussions also covered organizational and technical plans for the upcoming tournament, coordination mechanisms between African sports institutions, and ways to support the Olympic movement across the continent through stronger cooperation between Olympic committees and sports federations. ⚽🏅
🇪🇬 Egypt Prioritizes Hosting African Games 2027
During the meeting, Gohar Nabil confirmed that Egypt considers hosting the 2027 African Games among its top priorities, alongside supporting African sports competitions that qualify athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
The Minister emphasized that Egypt supports calls to increase the number of sports included in the African Olympic qualifiers, which would provide more opportunities for African athletes to qualify and compete at the highest international level.
He added that Egypt possesses major organizational, technical, and logistical capabilities that allow it to deliver an exceptional edition of the African Games, reflecting the continent’s growing position in global sports.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of supporting youth development, achieving sustainable development goals, and contributing to the objectives of Africa Agenda 2063 through sports. 🌍✨
🔥 ANOCA Praises Egypt’s Role in African Sports
For his part, Mustapha Berraf, President of ANOCA, expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s continuous efforts in supporting African sports.
Berraf praised the strong cooperation between ANOCA, Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Egyptian Olympic Committee, stressing the importance of collaboration to enhance the future of sports across the continent.
He also expressed confidence in Egypt’s ability to organize the 2027 African Games at the highest level, thanks to the country’s modern sports facilities and extensive organizational experience.
According to Berraf, Egypt’s hosting of major sporting events reflects its historic status and leadership role in serving African sports and developing athletic competition across the continent.
🥇 Egyptian Olympic Committee Prepares for Los Angeles 2028
Engineer Yasser Idriss, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, confirmed that the committee is working in full coordination with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and all national sports federations.
The goal is to ensure the best possible preparation for Egyptian teams during the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while also preparing for hosting the African Games 2027 in a way that matches Egypt’s status and reputation.
The Egyptian Olympic Committee continues to develop preparation programs for national teams, focusing on improving athletes’ performance and increasing Egypt’s chances of achieving strong results in upcoming international competitions. 🏆
📢 A New Step Toward a Stronger African Sports Future
The discussions between Egypt, ANOCA, and the Egyptian Olympic Committee represent an important step toward developing African sports and expanding opportunities for athletes across the continent.
With Egypt preparing to host the African Games 2027 and supporting Olympic qualification pathways, expectations are growing for a major sporting event that strengthens Africa’s presence on the global stage. 🌍🏅
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