Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, received Fouad Maskout President of Africa Wrestling Federation (AWF) and Member of the International Federation, in the presence of Major General Ahmed Nasser, President of Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC) as well as Issam Mohamed Ismail, President of the Egyptian Wrestling Federation.

The meeting discussed developing the game as well as providing full support for the federation, in addition to expanding the general practice base for wrestling and sports competitions in Egypt and Africa.

President of Africa Wrestling Federation praised the coordination between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Egyptian wrestling federation on the one hand and between the ministry and the African Federation on the other hand.

The Minister of Youth and Sports thanked Fouad Maskout for his support for the Egyptian Wrestling Federation.

On the other hand, Fouad Maskout thanked the Minister for his warm welcome. Stressing that Egypt is a country with a great sports history especially in wrestling. He also praised Egypt's organizational ability to host sports competitions on its land.