Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Farag El-Kased, President of Menoufia University, and under the supervision of Prof. Nasser Abdel-Bari, Vice President for Education and Students Affairs, Menoufia University achieved a distinguished sporting accomplishment by winning 38 medals at the Egyptian Universities Championship for the academic year 2025/2026, held as part of the El-Rifai Martyr Tournament and the simulation model of the African Games, scheduled to take place in August 2026. The competitions were hosted by Ain Shams University and Helwan University.

Prof. Ahmed Farag El-Kased expressed his pride and happiness with the honorable results achieved by the University’s students, affirming that this achievement reflects the University’s strategy of supporting student and sports activities as an integral part of the educational process and the development of a well-rounded student personality. He added that Menoufia University is keen to actively participate in the El-Rifai Martyr Tournament due to its strong national value and its meaningful message that combines sportsmanship with patriotism.

The University President pointed out that this excellence is the result of continuous institutional support and sustained efforts to provide the necessary resources to discover and nurture athletic talents, thereby raising the name of Menoufia University in local and national sporting arenas.

Prof. El-Kased further noted that this achievement comes as part of Menoufia University’s continued success in attaining advanced positions in Egyptian university championships, reflecting its distinguished status and leadership in supporting student and sports activities, alongside its national and educational role in preparing a generation capable of contribution and competition.

For his part, Prof. Nasser Abdel-Bari, Vice President for Education and Students Affairs, emphasized that the results achieved by the University’s students are the culmination of great efforts exerted by the students themselves, as well as the technical and administrative teams of the Student Care Sector. He explained that participation in the El-Rifai Martyr Tournament is not limited to athletic competition only, but also contributes to developing teamwork, discipline, and commitment among students.

He added that the University places special emphasis on sports activities and is keen to expand student participation in various championships, supporting the acquisition of experience and the development of an aware generation capable of excellence in various fields.

Medal Tally

• 9 Gold Medals: 8 in Athletics, 1 in Kung Fu

• 9 Silver Medals: 6 in Athletics, 2 in Karate, 1 in Wrestling

• 20 Bronze Medals: 16 in Athletics, 1 in Karate, 2 in Wrestling, 1 in Kung Fu

Individual and Team Achievements

Menoufia University athletes excelled in athletics competitions for both students with disabilities and able-bodied students.

• Sawsan Farag Wagih won second place in the 400-meter race (able-bodied).

• Nour Ashraf Mohamed won third place in the 100-meter race and third place in shot put (physical disability).

• Fatma Ashraf Omar secured third place in the 100-meter race and long jump (physical disability).

• Zeinab Ahmed Abu Suleiman achieved third place in the 100-meter race and second place in discus throw (visual impairment).

• Samaa Tarek Mohamed won third place in the 100-meter race (short stature).

• Fares Ahmed El-Sayed won first place in the 200-meter race and second place in the 100-meter race (physical disability).

In jumping and throwing events:

• Amr Osama El-Baltagi achieved first place in long jump and third place in the 100-meter race (hearing impairment).

• Moamen Ashmawy Mohamed secured third place in the 400-meter race and third place in long jump (physical disability).

• Maryam Abdel-Nabi Mohamed won second place in shot put and third place in the 200-meter race (hearing impairment).

• Ahmed Hisham Abdel-Maqsoud achieved first place in shot put and second place in discus throw (hearing impairment).

In discus events:

• Ziad Ashraf Abu El-Fotouh won third place in shot put and first place in discus throw (visual impairment).

• Mohamed El-Sayed Abdel-Salam won third place in shot put and first place in discus throw (visual impairment).

• Rawda Mohamed Bassiouni achieved first place in both shot put and discus throw (visual impairment).

• Ganna Abdel-Maqsoud Fawzy won first place in shot put and second place in discus throw (short stature).

• Sara Fawzy Hussein and Amal Hassan Bayoumi both achieved third place in shot put (intellectual disability).

Relay Races

The University teams achieved third place in both the 4×400-meter men’s relay and the 4×400-meter women’s relay.

• Women’s team: Rahma Mahmoud Nassar, Sawsan Farag Serag, Zeina Ahmed Lotfy, Shorouk Mohamed Waly.

• Men’s team: Farouk Saeed Allam, Youssef Ali Galal, Abdullah Mohamed Hashem, Ahmed Ehab El-Seify.

Combat Sports and Wrestling

In combat sports:

• Abdel-Rahman Osama El-Baltagi won the gold medal in Kung Fu forms.

• Mohamed Ali Galal won the bronze medal in Sanda.

• Waad Ahmed Shebl secured third place in Kumite (Karate).

• Rawan Hamed Sharaf and Hager Ehab El-Habbal both achieved second place.

In wrestling:

• Mohamed Tamer Fawzy El-Agamy won the silver medal.

• Ziad El-Sayed El-Sayed and Abdel-Aziz Youssef Abdel-Aziz won bronze medals.

These results were achieved under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Shaheen, Director General of the Administration, Captain Yasser Gamal, Director of the Sports Activity Department, Captain Moataz Sadeq, Sports Activity Officer, and the team coaches who oversaw training, organization, and technical follow-up—contributing to these honorable achievements.