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Alaa Tamer, Egyptian track and field athlete, secured the bronze medal in the women's shot put competition at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, which continue through November 13. The Egyptian Fencing Federation prepares to host the World Sabre Championships across four days beginning November 12 in the New Administrative Capital, with 42 nations and approximately 390 athletes competing.
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Alaa Tamer — The Egyptian track and field sprinter claimed third place and bronze in shot put at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. Youth and Sports Minister Jouhar Nabeel congratulated Tamer, crediting disciplined training and technical support from the national federation and coaching staff.Egypt World Fencing Championship — The Egyptian Fencing Federation, led by Tariq Al-Husseini, hosts the World Sabre Championships from November 12-15 in New Cairo. The tournament features 209 male and 180 female competitors representing France, Italy, Russia, United States, China, Hungary, South Korea, Germany, and 34 additional nations.Ali Maher Press Conference — Egypt's national football team coach Ali Maher holds a press conference on November 12 to present his technical staff and outline preparation strategy. The squad faces Malawi on November 13 and 17 in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers in the third and fourth matchdays.Tamer Mustafa Assistant Coach Role — Tamer Mustafa joined Ali Maher's technical staff as assistant coach for the Egyptian national football team. Maher's full support staff includes Mohamed Abdel Karim as general trainer, Mustafa Fathy as goalkeeper coach, Mahmoud Salim and Abdel Rahman Al-Zughbi as performance analysts.Arab Table Tennis Championship — The 37th Arab Table Tennis Championship for men and women begins today at Cairo International Stadium Hall 2, running through November 15. Al-Ahly Qatar faces Petrojet Egypt in the opening fixtures as participating clubs compete across individual and team categories.What to Watch:
Egypt versus Malawi on November 13 and 17 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where the Pharaohs hold historical advantage with seven wins in twelve prior matchups.World Sabre Championship concludes November 15 in New Cairo, determining global rankings across men's, women's, and team divisions.