Ahmed Gamal Crowned World Weightlifting Champion – A Proud Achievement for Helwan University in Peru 2025

Ahmed Gamal, a second-year student at the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys, Helwan University, has been crowned with the gold medal at the U20 World Weightlifting Championship held in Peru in 2025. This remarkable achievement marks the emergence of a new global champion from the university, raising Egypt’s flag high on the international stage.
The “Dormant Volcano” Strikes Gold for Egypt and Helwan University

Known by the nickname “The Dormant Volcano,” Ahmed Gamal achieved a stunning victory in the under-96 kg weight category, securing first place overall with a combined total of 366 kg. He claimed the silver medal in the snatch with a lift of 166 kg and the gold medal in the clean and jerk with 200 kg. These results placed him at the top of the global youth rankings and confirmed his status as a rising star on the international scene.

President of Helwan University Congratulates the Champion and Supports Athletic Excellence

Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of Helwan University, extended his sincere congratulations to Ahmed Gamal on this historic achievement. He emphasized that the victory is a source of pride not only for the university but for Egyptian sports as a whole. He also praised the university’s commitment to supporting its student-athletes by providing an environment conducive to both academic and athletic excellence, through talent development programs and effective cooperation with sports federations.

Steady Progress and Global Success

Ahmed Gamal’s triumph is the culmination of consistent improvement over the past two years. He competed in several tournaments, gradually improving his performance and earning global recognition. Highlights of his journey include:

Dec 2023: 2nd place in Cairo Championship (Total: 301 kg)

Feb 2024: 4th place in National Championship (314 kg)

Mar 2024: 3rd place in Universities Championship (305 kg)

Jun 2024: Egyptian National Team Trials (336 kg)

Aug 2024: World Championship Trials (347 kg)

Sep 2024: 7th place at the World Championship in Spain (326 kg)

Jan 2025: Egyptian Team Trials (350 kg)

Apr 2025: World Championship Trials (360 kg)

May 2025: World Champion in Peru (366 kg)

University Leadership Commends the Champion and Promises More Support

Helwan University leaders extended their congratulations to Ahmed Gamal, including Dr. Hossam Refai, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Alaiq, Advisor to the University President for Student Activities; and Dr. Walid Abdel Razek, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys. They expressed their hopes for continued success in his promising career.

Ongoing Support for Student Activities at Helwan University

Helwan University continues to provide full support for student activities across all fields. This is under the supervision of Major General Mohamed Abu Shaqa (Secretary General of the University), Hisham Rifaat (Assistant Secretary for Education Affairs), Ms. Nashwa Ali (Director of Youth Welfare), and Captain Ayman Abdel Aziz (Head of Sports Activities), all of whom are committed to creating opportunities for students to excel academically, athletically, and personally.