Translated by Sama Marwan,
The Egyptian delegation had an outstanding performance on the second day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Egyptian fencer Mohamed El-Sayed won the first bronze medal for the delegation in the épée event after a rollercoaster journey.
Fencing
The fencing competitions were highly exciting, with Mohamed El-Sayed shining and overcoming tough obstacles to reach the bronze medal match.
Despite losing in the semi-finals, El-Sayed delivered a strong performance and won the bronze medal match.
Unfortunately, the rest of the Egyptian fencing teams were eliminated, with Mohamed Yassin, Mahmoud Mohsen, Malak Hamza, Yara El-Sharkawy, and Sara Hosni failing to qualify for the final rounds.
Rowing
In rowing, the Egyptian duo Ahmed Khaled and Mohamed Alaa finished last in the qualifiers but still have a chance to advance through the repechage rounds.
Tennis and Shooting
Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif lost in the round of 64, while shooters Mai Magdy, Rimas Khalil, Mohamed Hamdi Abdel Kader, and Ibrahim Karim failed to achieve good results.
Table Tennis
In table tennis, Egyptian players Omar Assar and Dina Meshref advanced to the round of 32 after winning their opening matches.
Swimming and Beach Volleyball
Egyptian swimmer Lujain Abdullah did not qualify for the finals in the 200-meter freestyle, and the Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team lost to Brazil.
Winning the bronze medal in fencing is a significant achievement for the Egyptian delegation and highlights the level of Egyptian athletes.
Egyptian fans look forward to more accomplishments in the coming days.
