In an unprecedented achievement for Egyptian gymnastics, international gymnast Judy Gowhar, a member of Egypt’s national artistic gymnastics team, has been awarded a full scholarship from the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA, following her impressive performance at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup.

Judy caught the attention of sports and academic officials at the American university after her outstanding performance at the tournament, where she won two bronze medals in the vault and uneven bars events. Her achievements have made her one of the most promising young talents in Arab and African gymnastics.

This scholarship represents a unique milestone in the history of Egyptian gymnastics, as no Egyptian gymnast has previously received an academic opportunity of this scale based on athletic excellence. It reflects the remarkable progress of Egypt’s sports development system in recent years.
Judy is set to join the university’s gymnastics team and compete in official collegiate championships in the United States, within a highly advanced academic and athletic environment. This will allow her to further develop her skills professionally while pursuing her undergraduate studies at one of the nation’s top educational institutions.

Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Ehab Amin, President of both the Egyptian and African Gymnastics Federations and a member of the FIG Executive Committee, expressed great pride in Judy’s success. He stated that this accomplishment highlights the global stature that Egyptian female gymnasts have attained.

Dr. Amin emphasized that Judy’s success proves that sports are no longer just about winning titles, but also serve as a gateway to knowledge, education, and global opportunities. He affirmed that the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation is committed to supporting every athlete with the talent and determination to represent Egypt on the world stage.
He also confirmed that Judy will remain in regular contact with Egypt’s national artistic gymnastics team during her studies in the U.S., as she continues to follow training and preparation programs aimed at qualifying for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games—her ultimate goal in the next phase of her career.

It is worth noting that Judy Gowhar is one of the brightest stars of the new generation in Egyptian gymnastics. She is a product of the youth development programs initiated by the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation years ago, which are now beginning to bear fruit on both the technical and international levels.

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