🚣 Egypt and the Netherlands Strengthen Rowing Cooperation
The Egyptian Rowing Federation took part in the “Cycling Culture – Between Egypt and the Netherlands” event hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in sports.
The event was attended by Peter Molineaux, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Egypt, and Eva Witteman, Deputy Head of the Dutch Mission, alongside representatives of the Egyptian Rowing Federation.
🤝 Exchange of Gifts and Shields
During the event, the Dutch ambassador presented a commemorative gift to Major General Sherif El Qamati, President of the Egyptian Rowing Federation and Treasurer of the Egyptian Olympic Committee.
El Qamati, in return, presented the federation’s shield to the Dutch ambassador, highlighting the sporting relationship and cooperation between the two sides.
Major General Engineer Hatem Kandil and Engineer Ibrahim Ayoub, members of the federation’s board, also participated in the occasion.
🏆 Malak Ghanem Honored After World Achievement
The Egyptian Rowing Federation also honored Egyptian athlete Malak Ghanem in recognition of her performance at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
Ghanem achieved seventh place in the world in the PR1 Women’s Single Sculls event, recording a notable result for Egyptian rowing on the international stage.
The honor recognizes her achievement and represents continued support for Egyptian rowing athletes competing at major international events.
🌍 El Qamati: Sport Is a Bridge Between Nations
Major General Sherif El Qamati stressed the federation’s commitment to expanding international cooperation and exchanging expertise with sporting organizations around the world in order to contribute to the development of rowing in Egypt.
El Qamati said: “Sport is a bridge between peoples. We are always pleased to strengthen relations with the Dutch side, and we are also proud of what Malak Ghanem has achieved, a global accomplishment that confirms the ability of Egyptian athletes to compete at the highest international level.”
His comments highlight the federation’s focus on international partnerships while supporting Egyptian athletes competing in major global events.
⭐ Support for the Egyptian Delegation
The event was also attended by Saher Refaat, coach of Egypt’s para-rowing national team, and Walid Abdel Moneim, head of the federation’s Protocol and Partnerships Committee.
Marwa Soliman was also present after supporting the Egyptian delegation during its participation in the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
The event combined efforts to strengthen Egypt’s sporting relationship with the Netherlands with recognition of Egyptian athletes’ international achievements, particularly Malak Ghanem following her latest world-level result.
