Egypt’s modern pentathlon team won the silver medal in the men’s team event at the Senior World Championships, held in Huai’an, China, from August 23 to 31.
Egypt Claims Men’s Team Silver
Egyptian athletes Moataz Mohamed, Mohanad Shaaban and Mohamed El-Ashkar finished second in the men’s team competition with 4,687 points, earning the silver medal.
Russia claimed the gold medal with 4,693 points, while France took bronze with 4,482 points.
Egyptian Results in the Men’s Individual Final
Egypt also delivered strong performances in the men’s individual final.
Moataz Mohamed finished fourth with 1,571 points, just five points behind the bronze medalist.
Mohanad Shaaban placed seventh with 1,560 points, while Mohamed El-Ashkar finished 11th with 1,556 points.
Egypt Wins Bronze in Women’s Relay
Egypt had already opened its campaign at the World Championships by winning the bronze medal in the women’s relay.
The Egyptian pair of Gana Attia and Zeina Amer finished third with 1,302 points, adding another medal to Egypt’s championship tally.
Egyptian Excellence in Obstacle Events
The Egyptian team also produced impressive performances in the obstacle discipline.
Zeina Amer broke the world record before world champion Farida Khalil broke the mark again.
In the men’s competition, Mohamed El-Ashkar also broke the championship world record, highlighting the strength of Egypt’s athletes in the obstacle event.
Egypt’s Delegation at the World Championships
Egypt’s delegation in China is headed by Dr. Shady Abdelaziz, the federation’s treasurer, who serves as head of the delegation.
The delegation also includes technical adviser and federation sports director Yasser Hefny, head coach Abdelrahman Eissa, technical directors Ibrahim Sokar and Mohamed Abu Hashem, fencing technical director Mohamed Abu Hashem, shooting technical director Karim Wagih, and obstacle technical director Ahmed Yehia.
The delegation also includes Dr. Mohamed Khater, responsible for nutritional supplements; Dr. Mohamed Khaled, responsible for physiotherapy and sports injuries; and administrative official Samir Farouk.
Egypt’s Men’s and Women’s Squads
Egypt is competing at the World Championships with six male athletes and four female athletes.
The men’s squad includes Ahmed El-Gendy, Moataz Wael, Mohamed Hossam, Mohamed Hatem, Mohanad Shaaban and Seif Wael.
The women’s squad includes Farida Abu Hashem, Ganna El-Gendy, Gana Attia and Zeina Amer.
Another Achievement for Egyptian Modern Pentathlon
The men’s team silver and women’s relay bronze underline Egypt’s strong presence at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships, particularly with the outstanding world-record performances achieved by Egyptian athletes in the obstacle discipline.
What medal did Egypt win in the men’s team event?
Egypt won the silver medal with 4,687 points.
Who won the men’s team silver for Egypt?
Moataz Mohamed, Mohanad Shaaban and Mohamed El-Ashkar.
Which country won the men’s team gold?
Russia won gold with 4,693 points.
What medal did Egypt win in the women’s relay?
Gana Attia and Zeina Amer won the bronze medal with 1,302 points.
