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Klaus Schormann
President of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation (UIPM)
Dr. Mahmoud Hossein
Chairman of the Youth and Sports Committee at the Egyptian Parliament
Malak Abdelshafi
Egypt Paralympic National Team Swimmer - Qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Malak Abdelshafi
Egypt Paralympic National Team Swimmer - Qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Student at American University in Cairo
The first female swimmer to qualified for finals in the Paralympic Games in Egyptian and Arabian history.
She holds the African record in the 100-meter breaststroke She holds 15 worldwide and international medals And more than 50 local medals
Ambassador to the United Nations
Dr. Saad Shalaby
Executive Director at Al Ahly SC
Dr. Saad Shalaby
Executive Director at Al Ahly SC
PhD in Sports Marketing - University of Göttingen, Germany
Professor of Economics and Sports Marketing, Mansoura University
Advisor to the President of Jeddah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Member of the Technical Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Creative Sports, United Arab Emirates
Abdelrahman Atef Elmowafy
Special Olympics Champion
Abdelrahman Atef Elmowafy
Special Olympics Champion
- Joined Special Olympics in 2015.
- Proficient in typing on the computer in Arabic and English.
- Game: Bocce and Cycling.
- Leader of the athlete leadership council.
- Participated in many local competitions.
- Recently became a member in The Global Youth Leadership Council representing Mena.
- Participated in many conferences and forums, such as:
•Mena youth leadership summit 2020 National Forum for Leading Players of the Egyptian Special Olympics (first and second online)
•Participated in the Regional Youth Digital Leadership Summit for the year 2021.
•Participated in many Special Olympics health forums as a health representative
•Participated in Special Olympics workshops online during the Corona period.
Participated in the cultural exchange program between some European Union countries in Romania 2023, representing Egypt.
Rami El Erian
Sports Operations Manager at Kode Club
Rami El Erian
Sports Operations Manager at Kode Club
Ex Sports Manager at Emaar Misr
Ex Chief Operating Officer at Pas-sport (Startup)
Shahd Makram
Footballer for Maadi and Egypt National Team
Shahd Makram
Footballer for Maadi and Egypt National Team
Shahd was an intergral part of the national team in the African Cup of nations as well as World Cup Qualifiers.
Farah Samir
Goalkeeper for the Egyptian National Team
Farah Samir
Goalkeeper for the Egyptian National Team
Farah is the goalkeeper for the Egyptian national team and the best goalkeeper in Egypt for the last 3 seasons, she is also the goalkeeping for Wadi Degla football club
Haidy Morsy
Gold Medal, Team Relay Women, UIPM 2022 Pentathlon World Championships, Alexandria
Haidy Morsy
Gold Medal, Team Relay Women, UIPM 2022 Pentathlon World Championships, Alexandria
- Gold Medal, Mixed Relay, UIPM 2022 Pentathlon World Cup, Budapest
- Gold Medal, Mixed Relay, UIPM 2019 & 2020 Pentathlon World Cup, Cairo
- Awarded the Presidential AWARD (by H.E. President Abdul Fatah El-Sisi) at Youth World Forum 2019, Aswan
- Awarded 2nd degree Presidential Award for the year 2017-2018
- Gold Medal, Team, Intl Swiss Women Open 2019, Switzerland
Dr. Mervat Abou Oaf
Media Expert & Professor of Practice, Ph.D., AUC; NTA Trainer, NCW& FPA Member, CCI&CIFF Consultant
Dr. Mervat Abou Oaf
Media Expert & Professor of Practice, Ph.D., AUC; NTA Trainer, NCW& FPA Member, CCI&CIFF Consultant
Mervat Abou Oaf is a pracademic; academic and professional media expert and educator with 29 years of solid practice and teaching experience.
Mervat Abou Oaf is an experienced media expert and educator with a Ph.D. from the University Autonoma of Barcelona. Specializing in media literacy, law, and ethics, she has taught at The American University in Cairo and authored a book on Egyptian cinema. Abou Oaf is involved in various educational and administrative roles internationally, alongside her engagements in media organizations, cultural institutions, and peace education initiatives. Her dedication to teaching and shaping the future of learners reflects her ethos encapsulated in the quote, "I touch the future. I teach."
Esraa Osama
Former Egyptian National Team Coach
Esraa Osama
Former Egyptian National Team Coach
Esraa has won 8 leagues with Wadi Degla, and 2 leagues in Al-Dakhiliya. As well as the African Cup of Nations with the Egyptian National Team.
Mohamed Gad
CEO G-Global for Marketing & CEO Tatweeg News
Mr. Eric Chevallier
The French Ambassador to Egypt
Sharif El Erian
Secretary General of the Egyptian National Olympic Committee
Sharif El Erian
Secretary General of the Egyptian National Olympic Committee
Triple Champion: Dominated Africa and Egypt in 3 Olympic sports: Modern Pentathlon, Fencing, & Shooting!
Olympic Star: Competed at the 1992 Barcelona Games in Modern Pentathlon, achieving his Olympic dream!
Sporting Powerhouse: Now leads the charge as:
Vice President of UIPM (International Modern Pentathlon Federation)
President of Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation
Secretary General of the Egyptian National Olympic Committee
President of Egyptian Olympians Association
Sharif's journey is a testament to dedication, passion, and achieving the seemingly impossible.
Ahmed ElGendy
Pentathlete - Oly
Ahmed ElGendy
Pentathlete - Oly
- Silver Olympic Medalist (Tokyo 2020)
- Gold medalist at Youth Olympic Games
- Youth and Junior World Champion
- Qualified to Paris 2024
Mohamed Fadl
President of Sawary SC
Mohamed Fadl
President of Sawary SC
Board member of UMS for sports
Football analyst
Founder of football access summit
Hadia Hosny
3X badminton Olympian
Hadia Hosny
3X badminton Olympian
3X badminton Olympian in Beijing 2008, London 2012 & Tokyo 2020 and made history by winning the first Olympic match in history for Africa in Beijing 2008
Nadine Selaawy
Professional Basketball Player at Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian National Team
Nadine Selaawy
Professional Basketball Player at Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian National Team
From dominating the basketball scene with Al-Ahly Club to representing Egypt on the world stage, Nadine’s journey is one of grit and glory. She is the top scorer at the African Championship
Omar ElBorolossy
World Squash Champion & Head Coach of the Egyptian National Team
Omar ElBorolossy
World Squash Champion & Head Coach of the Egyptian National Team
Ahmed Dash
Egyptian Actor
Ahmed Dash
Egyptian Actor
Egyptian actor who began his career by acting in TV ads with director Mariam Abu Ouf, but his breakthrough was in the film Excuse My French (2014) by Amr Salama. His acting credits include Whose Empire? (2014), and Abdeen Palace S2 (2015)
Nahawand Serry
Egyptian journalist and presenter of television and radio programs
Mohamed El Madani
Multiple African and International Swimming Medalist
Mohamed El Madani
Multiple African and International Swimming Medalist
Sherif Monsef El Maanawy
Founder & CEO of Connection Sports | Connection Marketing Ventures
Sherif Monsef El Maanawy
Founder & CEO of Connection Sports | Connection Marketing Ventures
- Serial entrepreneur, corporate professional, and marketing consultant, with + 20 years of corporate marketing experience.
- Founder & CEO of Connection Marketing Ventures, one of the fastest-moving marketing groups in Egypt & region.
- Founder & CEO of Claimers Financial Services.
- Former director of consulting in Egypt’s leading consulting firm LOGIC.
- Former Marketing VP of Allianz and Orient AlFuttaim.
- Former volunteering head of marketing committee in the Egyptian Shooting Club.
- Certified trainer and coach from Institute of Leadership and Management - UK.
Aya Medany
President of the Athletes Committee of the Egyptian Olympic Committee
Aya Medany
President of the Athletes Committee of the Egyptian Olympic Committee
Mohamed Serageldin
Board of Directors Member, Al Ahly SC
Mohamed Serageldin
Board of Directors Member, Al Ahly SC
Lecturer, MBA in Sports Management, La Liga Business School, Madrid
MBA in Sports Management, Real Madrid Graduate school
Yasmine Hassane
Special Swimming Champion
Yasmine Hassane
Special Swimming Champion
My name is Yasmine Hassane, I’m 19 years old and in grade 12 in Sphinx International School
I’m a swimming champion and participated in all National Special Olympics championships since the age of 10.
I also travelled in 2018 to the Regional Special Olympics Games in Abu Dhabi and won 3 gold medals.
I am also a member of the Athlete Leaders Council and I attended the first and second National Forum for Young Leaders in 2020 and 2021.
I am also - a leader player and a health representative - and I participated in the training course for leaders as health representatives in December 2021
And the last thing I participated in was the Technology Training Center course in the beginning of 2022 and I was very happy because I love computers very much and learned a lot of new things.
Lina Maged Fouad
Board of Directors Member at Alexandria Sporting Club
Lina Maged Fouad
Board of Directors Member at Alexandria Sporting Club
-Board Member at Alexandria Sporting Club
-Rhythmic Gymnastics International Judge
-Business Development and Marketing Specialist at Mag Group
Nada Waliid
Volleyball player in Al Ahly club and the national team of Egypt
Nada Waliid
Volleyball player in Al Ahly club and the national team of Egypt
- graduated from the arab academy for science and technology major marketing with honors.
- 2 african championship with national team ( youth)
- Second place in africa with the national team and it was the first time we played in the final from 20 years
- 6 times gold medal for egyptian league - 5 times gold medal for egyptian cup
- 1 gold medal for supercup
- 2 gold medal in African championship with el ahly
- 1 silver medal in african championship with elahly
- Gold medal in zone 5 with the national team (first team)
- Awards : best libero in africa 2023/2024
Ahmed Adly
Egyptian Professional Chess Grand Master, Former World Junior Champion
Ahmed Adly
Egyptian Professional Chess Grand Master, Former World Junior Champion
World Championships:
1) 7th Place in World Youth Championship 1997
2) 4th In World Youth Championship 2003
3) 3rd In World Youth Championship 2005
4) Companies World Champion 2005(With Eastern Co.)
5) 3rd In Akim Rapid Cup 2015(World Continents
Championship, Representing Africa)
6) WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION 2007
7) Gold Medal in World Chess Olympiad (Norway 2014)
8) Islamic World Champion 2014
9) Champion of World champions (Reykjavik 2019)
Arab Championships:
1) Arab Youth Champion 4 Times.
2) Arab Junior Champion 2004.
3) Gold & Silver Medal in Arab Olympic Games 2005
4) Gold Medal in Arab Olympic Games 2007-2009-2011
5) Arab League Champions 2006-2011-2013-2015-2017
6) Arab blitz champion 2021
African Championships:
1) African Youth Champion 2001
2) African Men Champion 2005
3) 2 Gold And 1 Silver Medals in African Olympic
Games 2005
4) 3 Gold Medals in African Olympic Games 2007
5) African Men Champion 2011
6) African Blitz Champion 2015-2017
7) 2 Gold And 1 Silver Medals in African Games 2019
8) African Rapid champion 2021
9) African Men Champion 2019/2020/2021
Mediterranean Sea Championships:
1) Med Sea Men Champion 2009
2) Med Sea Blitz Champion 2015
3) Med Sea Men Champion 2015
Basel El Erian
HBO Bachelors in Sports Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Basel El Erian
HBO Bachelors in Sports Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Basel co-founded an initiative to unite international schools in Egypt through a football league. Basel also has a HBO Bachelors in Sports Studies from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Amira Gamal
Sports TV presenter at On Time Sports
Amira Gamal
Sports TV presenter at On Time Sports
- Sports TV presenter at On Time Sports.
- Sports Radio Presenter at Radio ON.
Ahmed El Ghandakly
Managing Director at Waseela Consumer Finance
Ahmed El Ghandakly
Managing Director at Waseela Consumer Finance
Ahmed boasts over 27 years of experience in banking and finance, with a proven track record of leading successful ventures and fostering innovation. His insights on navigating change and building resilient organizations will be invaluable to athletes and aspiring leaders alike.
• 27+ years: Experienced leader in banking & finance across Egypt & UAE.
• Change Champion: Drives innovation & implements transformative strategies.
• Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of financial landscapes in Egypt & UAE.
Mohamed Hamouda
Founder & CEO at Hope Application
Mohamed Hamouda
Founder & CEO at Hope Application
- Serial entrepreneur, with + 15 years of Business experience.
- Founder & CEO of Hope mobile application.
- Founder & CEO of Nafess for sports management.
- Cofounder & CEO of Roku for sports services
- Cofounder & Managing Director of Estate Management for Business Consultancy.
Joël Bouzou
President of the World Olympians Association (WOA)
Aya Ayman Abbas
Paralympic Swimmer🇪🇬
Aya Ayman Abbas
Paralympic Swimmer🇪🇬
Guinness World Record Holder
African Records Holder
2XWorld Paraswimming Medalist🥈🥉🥉
2XParalympian swimmer
Filmmaker/Actress🎭 🎬
Zohair Ammar
Instructor at the International Sports Federation
Zohair Ammar
Instructor at the International Sports Federation
Senior Sport executive with extensive background in administration, marketing, fundraising, communications, strategic planning, sports security, sports coaching, sports diplomacy and event management.
Sherif El-Sanadily
Ex Basketballer
Sherif El-Sanadily
Ex Basketballer
Sherif El-Sanadily is a seasoned & diversified professional with more than 30 years of experience in the field of Information Technology, Telecommunication, FinTech domain and most importantly people development area.
With an extensive wealth of knowledge, Sherif worked in several firms such as the Central Bank of Egypt, Microsoft, ITWorx, WE Group for Telecommunications, Mobily in Saudi Arabia, Orange & Mansour Group. Sherif also is a certified Dale Carnegie Leadership Trainer where he delivered hundreds of sessions for Large Organizations and Individuals as well.
On the Sports side, Sherif had an Outstanding career playing professional Basketball. He played for UNC Wilmington on a full Athletic Scholarship, soon after, he played professional Basketball in Spain. Before that, for more than 10 years El-Sanadily was the star Captain leading the National Team of Egypt, Zamalek & Gezira Clubs. Throughout his career, he participated in 2 World Cup Tournaments and won more than 12 different championships on both National and African levels.
El-Sanadily holds a BS degree majoring in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He transferred his AUC Freshmen year’s credit to UNCW where he got his Degree.
Sherif also holds an MBA degree from Nile university in Cairo.
Sherif is married and has 3 kids who are all (naturally) Basketball players.
Omar Yehia
Managing Director at Heliopolis Elsherouk Sporting Club
Omar Yehia
Managing Director at Heliopolis Elsherouk Sporting Club
With over 25 years of sports industry experience, including as a former player for Heliopolis Sporting Club and the Egyptian national Water Polo team, Omar is dedicated to advancing sports.
He's served as coach and board member, gaining insight from both competitive and administrative angles.
Currently Managing Director at Heliopolis Elsherouk Sporting Club, he excels in sports facility
management, event planning, and operational logistics for a community of over 48,000 family members and 8,000 athletes.
With specialized education in sports management from FIFA/CiES and The Cairo University, Omar ensures high standards.
His track record in managing international and national tournaments, camps, and events showcases his expertise. With a passion for sports and
strategic mindset, he continues to enhance athlete experiences and foster sporting excellence globally.
Sohaila Wafeek
Professional Volleyball Player at Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian National Team
Sohaila Wafeek
Professional Volleyball Player at Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian National Team
Best setter in the women African clubs 2021 as well as best setter and all american in USA MVC league.
Youssef Mohsen
Founder of Anubis Gaming
Youssef Mohsen
Founder of Anubis Gaming
Youssef Mohsen, founder of Anubis Gaming, leads Africa's pioneering esports team. With over 8 years of dedicated leadership, Youssef has steered Anubis to over 36 championship wins, including Africa's first-ever esports world championship. Recently, Anubis clinched victory in the Arabian League in Riyadh, establishing its position as a leading esports organization in the region. Under Youssef's guidance, Anubis has nurtured 187 professional players and dominated the competitive scene, showcasing a vision and passion that continues to drive the team towards new heights in the world of esports
Ahmed Yakout
Former Professional Basketball Player at Alexandria Sporting Club
Ahmed Yakout
Former Professional Basketball Player at Alexandria Sporting Club
Ahmed Yakout is a former professional basketball player at Alexandria Sporting Club, and an AUC Alumni in the class of 2023, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He served as a Student Ambassador during his time at AUC. Currently, Yakout is pursuing his career aspirations as a Strategy and Marketing Manager at Kellogg's Türkiye & Saudi Arabia, leveraging his skills in business and strategy. He is also part of the policies unit of the Minister of Youth and Sports, contributing to the development of youth engagement and sports initiatives. His passion for sports and making an impact, coupled with his profound appreciation for mentorship, further enrich his contributions to both spheres.
Doaa Badr
Editor in chief and founder of the online sports website Tatweeg News , Journalist and a vice-editing manager at Al-Ahram Hebdo (French)
Doaa Badr
Editor in chief and founder of the online sports website Tatweeg News , Journalist and a vice-editing manager at Al-Ahram Hebdo (French)
May Ramy Younes
Senior Director for Co-curricular Programs at the American University of Cairo and the founder of the Life Mentorship Program at the AUC
May Ramy Younes
Senior Director for Co-curricular Programs at the American University of Cairo and the founder of the Life Mentorship Program at the AUC
May has a professional and managerial experience that extends more than 20 years in educational leadership, organizational development and positive psychology fields. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from AUC (2012) and a Post Graduatie Professional Diploma in Human Resources Management (2015) . She is currently the Senior Director for Co-curricular Programs at the American University of Cairo and the founder of the Life Mentorship Program at the AUC.
May is a lead coach and business consultant for senior executives in multiple national and international industries, a Senior Trainer and Human Development Coach at Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. and a Master Trainer at the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and Senior Instructor at the AUC School of Business Executive Education.
She is an expert in the science of happiness and wellbeing consultant from the Happiness Studies Academy (HA), accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). May is also a certified (RYT-200) Therapeutic and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, integrates yoga, meditation, breath-work and mindfulness into her coaching and happiness workshops.