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Egypt able to organize big sports events - minister

Date: 2020-02-26 19:13:31 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:82 - ID:8329362

CAIRO, Feb 26 (MENA) – Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi said on Wednesday that Egypt is capable of organizing big Arab, African and international tournaments. Sobhi’s remarks came after wrapping up the 15th Arab Shooting Championship and ....

EFA imposes sanctions on Zamalek after no-show in Cairo derby

Date: 2020-02-26 18:12:29 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:76 - ID:8329283

CAIRO, Feb 26 (MENA) – The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Wednesday slapped sanctions on Zamalek after the squad failed to show up at Cairo stadium for the Cairo derby against Al Ahly, slated for Monday. Under the sanctions, Zamalek shall ....

Egypt to organize Arab Goalball championship in March

Date: 2020-02-26 13:40:42 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:44 - ID:8328775

CAIRO, Feb 26 (MENA) - Egypt will organize on March 6 through 10 the Arab Goalball championship, in the coastal city of Port Said. A number of Arab countries including Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Iraq, Kuwait, in addition to Egypt, will compete in ....

Modern pentathlon World Cup kicks off in Cairo

Date: 2020-02-26 12:46:15 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:39 - ID:8328663

CAIRO, Feb 26 (MENA) - The first day of the modern pentathlon World Cup kicked off Wednesday at the Platinum Club in New Cairo district with women's qualifications games. Egypt is hosting the five-series World Cup during the period from February ....

Mamelodi Sundowns team arrives at Cairo airport ahead of its clash with Al Ahly

Date: 2020-02-25 07:56:29 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:14 - ID:8326530

CAIRO, Feb 25 (MENA) - The South African squad Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club arrived on Tuesday at Cairo International Airport from Johannesburg to play Al Ahly team in the CAF Championships League quarter final leg 2 of 2. The match will take ....

Absent Whites lose to Red Devils; Cairo derby called off

Date: 2020-02-24 22:31:42 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:86 - ID:8326276

CAIRO, Feb 24 (MENA) - The referee of the Al-Ahly v.s Zamalek match ended the postponed game from the fourth week of the Egyptian League, announcing the Whites' withdrawal due to their absence. The match was scheduled to start at 19:30 Cairo ....

Cairo derby delayed one hour due to rainfall

Date: 2020-02-24 18:06:08 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:73 - ID:8326165

CAIRO, Feb 24 (MENA) - The Lithuanian refree decided to delay the anticipated match between Al Ahly and Zamalek football clubs one hour due to current bad weather and heavy rain in Cairo. The match will start at 8:30 pm (CLT) at Cairo Stadium. ....

Sports minister: Egypt prepared to host world's major sports events

Date: 2020-02-24 12:59:30 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:49 - ID:8325329

CAIRO, Feb 24 (MENA) - Minister of Youths and Sports Ashraf Sobhi has described as important the Modern Pentathlon championship Egypt will host on February 26 through March 1, saying that Egypt is prepared to host major international sports ....

Sports min.: Egypt keen on supporting youth in all domains

Date: 2020-02-23 22:28:15 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:61 - ID:8324676

CAIRO, Feb 23 (MENA) - Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy on Sunday said the Egyptian youth play a vital role in developing the society in various domains. Addressing the launch ceremony of Helwan University's cultural season, Sobhy pointed ....

Zamalek refuses to compete in premier league under current EFA management

Date: 2020-02-23 21:24:20 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:59 - ID:8324655

CAIRO, Feb 23 (MENA) - Zamalek SC's board of directors under Mordata Mansour decided Sunday that the club will no longer compete in the Egyptian Premier League. The club board held an urgent meeting earlier today to discuss recent sanctions ....