Egypt: Egypt’s national para-cycling team achieved a landmark success at the African Track Cycling and Para-Track Championships held in Nigeria, securing a total of 14 medals and reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading teams in the sport.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Egyptian team claimed 5 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals, in a strong performance that reflects the significant development of para-cycling in Egypt in recent years. The team outperformed Algeria in the overall medal tally, while competing closely with host nation Nigeria.

The results came after an intensive preparation camp, during which the technical staff implemented a comprehensive training program aimed at ensuring optimal performance ahead of the continental competition. Egyptian Cycling Federation President Ayman Ali Hassan praised the achievement, describing it as the result of structured planning and scientific development efforts within the federation.

Hassan noted that the para-cycling team delivere
d an exceptional performance, highlighting that the strong competition with Algeria until the final moments reflects the team’s growing capabilities. He added that the federation is implementing a long-term strategy to develop all national teams, noting that recent continental and international results demonstrate the success of this approach.

Hassan also contacted the delegation after the victory to congratulate them and urge continued commitment and preparation for upcoming competitions to further strengthen Egypt’s presence on the international stage.