By: Reem Sameh

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, and president of the Egyptian Fencing Federation Abdel Moniem Elhussieny announced the details of hosting the World Veterans Fencing Championship, during the press conference on the launch of the championship.

The World Veterans Fencing Championship takes place from October 5 to 11, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in hall 2 at Cairo Stadium, with the participation of 45 countries.

Elhussieny revealed during the press conference the slogan of the tournament, which is being held for the first time in the continent of Africa, and the number of players participating in the international tournament in addition to the arrival date of delegations.

Dr. Ashraf confirmed that Fencing federation is witnessing a huge development within the last period and progress in the technical level of the players and the administrative body of the Board of Directors of the federation.

Fencing federation President said that hosting the championship is part of the plans of the federation  in order to expand spreading the game within Egypt, as hosting these events is reflected on the popularity of the game and the progress of the players and administrators level technically and morally.

Elhussieny ended his word stressing that Egypt is capable of hosting and organizing any event and has a lot of talents that always introduce the best. Pointing out that the federation will continue host different international tournaments.