By Hend GadAllah

Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, launched the pyramids marathon, is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports represented by the General Administration of Tourism and Sports Events under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

He expressed his happiness at launching the marathon in its fourth edition, indicating that it witnessed a brilliant development in the number of participants and its activities. Nearly 4,000 participants from 79 countries participate “5 km, 10 km, and 21 km" competitions this year. 

He added that the Ministry of Youth and Sports always aims to spread sports and expand the practice for everyone, which benefits Egyptian society. 

In addition to integrating sports with tourist and archaeological sites, due to the rich heritage that Egypt enjoys, as the marathon was held in the pyramids area, believing in stimulating tourism in Egypt and working to attract tourists to visit Egypt because of its ancient antiquities and a suitable atmosphere.

While he affirmed that supporting the political leadership and providing permanent support for such events is what places it at the top of the state's priorities, which is caring for the health of the Egyptian citizen.