New alamein: The Arab Judo Championship will be held in the North Coast city of New Alamein for the fourth consecutive year from Aug. 17 to 21, with more than 11,000 male and female athletes from across the Arab world, along with their families and participating delegations, expected to attend the event, one of the region's largest sporting gatherings.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the organizing committee of the 'Yalla Sahel' festival said in a statement on Saturday that this year's edition will feature many surprises and exceptional sporting activities. The events kicked off with the participation of French judo legend Teddy Riner, a multiple world and Olympic champion, in a move aimed at giving Egyptian and Arab judo athletes the opportunity to train and interact with one of the sport's leading global stars.

Riner shared insights from his international career with the athletes and offered them advanced tactics and technical approaches, as well as advice drawn from his professional experience, providing the next generation of judo players with a unique sporting and educational experience.

A specially constructed, one of the largest judo mats has also been set up to accommodate the large number of athletes and competitions, with comprehensive facilities provided to receive participating delegations and their families and ensure a sporting and organizational experience befitting the scale and importance of the championship.

The hosting of the championship is part of the 'Yalla Sahel' vision, which seeks to offer a different concept for the North Coast's summer season, moving beyond concerts and entertainment events to present a comprehensive agenda combining sports, entertainment, tourism, culture, and diverse lifestyles.

Through hosting major sporting events and welcoming international stars, 'Yalla Sahel' seeks to strengthen the North Coast's position as a regional and international destination for major sports and entertainment events, attract thousands of visitors, athletes, and their families from Egypt and across the Arab world, support sports tourism, and promote the North Coast as one of the Mediterranean's leading summer destinations.