Egypt Receives Hosting Flag for the 2028 Aerobic World Championships.. New International Confidence in Egyptian Sport 🇪🇬🏆
Dr. Ehab Amin, president of the Egyptian and African Gymnastics Federations and a member of the International Gymnastics Federation executive board, received the hosting flag for the 2028 Aerobic World Championships during the closing ceremony of the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships held in the Spanish city of Pamplona from September 11 to 13.
The handover of the hosting flag provides Egypt with another major boost on the international sporting stage after the Egyptian bid received unanimous approval from the International Gymnastics Federation executive board, reflecting the strong confidence in Egypt’s ability to organize and host major global sporting events.
🏆 Egypt Receives Unanimous Support from the International Federation
Egypt’s bid to host the 2028 Aerobic World Championships secured 24 votes out of 24 from the International Gymnastics Federation executive board, making it one of the bids to receive full support during the selection process.
The unanimous decision reflects recognition of Egypt’s organizational capabilities and its developed sports infrastructure, in addition to the experience it has gained through hosting numerous international championships and sporting events in recent years.
The importance of the hosting rights goes beyond organization. It also represents an opportunity for Egypt to strengthen its position as a global sporting destination and attract athletes and competitors from different countries around the world.
✨ Around 1,500 Athletes Expected at the 2028 Championships
The 2028 Aerobic World Championships are expected to feature around 1,500 male and female athletes from different countries, highlighting the expected scale of the event and its importance on the international gymnastics calendar.
Hosting such a large number of participants gives Egypt an opportunity to strengthen its position in sports tourism, while also showcasing its ability to organize global competitions and provide suitable facilities and services for participating delegations.
The event could also help increase the popularity of aerobic gymnastics domestically, particularly given the large number of Egyptian athletes already registered within the federation’s system.
🔥 Major Growth in Egyptian Aerobic Gymnastics
Dr. Ehab Amin stressed that the significant development achieved by aerobic gymnastics in Egypt is the result of years of collective work since he took responsibility for the federation in 2018.
He explained that the sport has witnessed a major numerical and technical transformation, after having had little presence in Egypt several years ago. The federation now has around 15,000 officially registered male and female athletes.
This growth has been supported by the nature of aerobic gymnastics, which is relatively easy to practice and does not require expensive equipment, helping expand the number of participants and allowing more athletes to discover and develop their abilities.
🌍 Egypt Ranked Seventh in the World
The development has not been limited to increasing participation numbers. It has also extended to international competition, with Ehab Amin noting that Egypt has reached seventh place in the world in aerobic gymnastics over the past two years.
The ranking represents a clear indicator of the transformation the sport has undergone in Egypt, especially because reaching advanced global positions requires a strong player base, continuous preparation programs and regular international competition to raise technical standards.
🤝 Portugal Supports the Egyptian Bid
The president of the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation also revealed a notable development during the host selection process, with the president of the Portuguese federation withdrawing Portugal’s bid in support of Egypt and placing his technical team at the disposal of the Egyptian organizers.
The gesture is significant because it reflects international support and cooperation around Egypt’s hosting project and could pave the way for further technical partnerships during preparations for the championship.
📢 Early Preparations for a Global Event
Following the handover of the hosting flag, a new phase of work begins focusing on the organizational and technical preparations for the 2028 World Championships, particularly because the expected scale of participation requires detailed arrangements involving venues, facilities, accommodation and logistical services.
Ehab Amin stressed that the achievement came with direct support from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, along with continued follow-up from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and efforts to provide modern equipment and facilities approaching Olympic-level standards.
🇪🇬 Another Major Milestone for Egyptian Sport
Hosting the 2028 Aerobic World Championships represents an important milestone for Egyptian gymnastics, not only because of the scale of the event but also because the Egyptian bid received complete international confidence.
Egypt will now look to turn that confidence into a successful championship on both the organizational and sporting levels, reflecting the country’s position and its growing ability to host major global sporting events.
💬 Do you expect the 2028 Aerobic World Championships to become another turning point for Egyptian gymnastics? What do you think about Egypt’s bid receiving all 24 votes unanimously? Share your opinion and predictions. 🔥🇪🇬
