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Karam Gaber Returns to Competition as Egypt Enter World Masters Wrestling Championship in Jordan

Thu , September 24 2026 / 07:49 PM By: Misr Connect 4 min read
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The Egyptian Wrestling Federation has announced an eight-athlete delegation for the World Masters Wrestling Championship in Jordan from October 7 to 12, led by Olympic champion Karam Gaber.

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🤼 Karam Gaber Returns to the Competition Arena

The Egyptian Wrestling Federation, headed by Major General Saeed Salah, has announced Egypt’s participation in the World Masters Wrestling Championship, which will be held in Jordan from October 7 to 12.

The Egyptian delegation includes eight athletes, led by Olympic champion Karam Gaber, the Athens 2004 gold medalist and London 2012 silver medalist.

Gaber’s return to competition has attracted particular attention given his long list of Olympic and international achievements and his extensive experience in wrestling.

🏆 Egypt’s Delegation for the World Masters Championship

Egypt’s participating delegation includes:

  • Karam Gaber
  • Sherif Issa Owais
  • Hossam Farouk Mohamed
  • Hamed Mohamed Hamed
  • Tarek Taha El Shafei
  • Hassan Ibrahim Madani
  • Yahya Mahmoud Mohamed
  • Diab Diab Osama Salama

The delegation also includes international referee Abdel Rahim Abdel Latif Mahmoud, giving Egypt representation in the officiating side of the championship as well.

⭐ Saeed Salah: Egypt Aims to Maintain International Presence

Saeed Salah, President of the Egyptian Wrestling Federation, said Egypt’s participation reflects the federation’s commitment to maintaining its presence at international competitions.

He explained that the championship represents an important opportunity for experienced wrestlers to return to competitive action and gain further exposure at the global level.

🔥 Karam Gaber Adds Experience to the Delegation

The federation president also highlighted the importance of Karam Gaber’s presence in the Egyptian delegation, pointing to the Olympic champion’s extensive experience and record at major international events.

The federation hopes the delegation will produce strong performances and achieve results that reflect the status of Egyptian wrestling internationally.

💪 Preparation for the Masters Category

Salah explained that the athletes’ preparation took into account the specific nature of masters-level competition, while emphasizing discipline and thorough preparation ahead of the championship.

The characteristics of masters competitions differ from those of other age categories, making it important for the preparation process to reflect the particular demands of the category.

⚖️ Egyptian Representation in Officiating

The federation president also highlighted the participation of international referee Abdel Rahim Abdel Latif Mahmoud, saying his presence represents Egypt’s contribution to the officiating side of the championship.

The federation continues to support different areas of wrestling, including athletes and referees, while seeking to expand Egyptian participation in international competitions and provide greater opportunities to gain global experience.

🇪🇬 Egypt Prepares for Jordan Appearance

As the World Masters Wrestling Championship approaches in Jordan, attention will turn to the Egyptian delegation, particularly with Karam Gaber returning to competition alongside a group of experienced wrestlers.

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