As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close this Sunday, Arab countries have collectively secured 16 medals across various events. Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain have all contributed to this impressive medal haul.
The gold medalists from the region include Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Bahrain, showcasing their athletic prowess in different disciplines. Silver medals were claimed by Bahrain, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt, adding to the region’s commendable performance.
Bronze medals were distributed among Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Qatar, and Bahrain, reflecting a wide range of sporting talents across the Arab world.
Egypt’s Ahmed El-Gendy emerged as a standout athlete, making history by winning a gold medal in modern pentathlon.
This victory adds to his previous silver from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making it his second Olympic medal.
El-Gendy’s achievement follows Feryal Abdelaziz’s gold in karate at Tokyo 2020 and marks the first men’s Olympic gold for Egypt since Karam Gaber’s wrestling gold at Athens 2004.
El-Gendy has etched his name among Egypt’s legendary Olympians with his remarkable accomplishments in Paris.
This achievement underscores the growing prominence of Arab athletes on the global sports stage, highlighting their dedication and excellence in competitive sports.
Egyptian officials in Paris recently completed the procedures for the release of wrestler Mohamed Ibrahim Kisho, who was arrested early Friday on charges of assaulting a French woman.
The Egyptian delegation, including Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi, Ambassador Alaa Youssef, and Yasser Idris, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, worked around the clock for the past 48 hours to finalize Kisho’s legal release and prepare for his return to Egypt on Saturday.
An official agreement was reached with French authorities to resolve the matter and close the case. Kisho is scheduled to travel directly to Cairo upon his release.
