Sherif El-Aryan: The President's honoring of the modern pentathlon champions is a great honor for us.
Engineer Sherif Al-Arian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, expressed his great joy at the honoring of Olympic champion Ahmed El-Gendy and champion Farida Khalil Abouhashim by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the Egypt 2026 Forum, which concluded recently. He emphasized that this recognition is a source of pride for the entire modern pentathlon family.
A Badge of Honor for the Modern Pentathlon Family
Al-Arian stated in exclusive comments to "Youm7" that the recognition of only two athletes during the forum, including modern pentathlon champions, serves as a badge of honor and a testament to the successful efforts of the federation's board in preparing champions and creating a generation capable of representing Egypt honorably in various sports arenas.
The President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation added: “I feel immense happiness and great pride in this recognition, as it is a well-deserved appreciation for champions who have made significant efforts to raise Egypt's name high. It also provides us with a strong motivation to continue working and achieving more accomplishments in the upcoming period.”
El-Gendy and Farida Khalil: Champions Raising Egypt's Flag on International Stages
Al-Arian confirmed that Ahmed El-Gendy and Farida Khalil Abouhashim represent an exemplary model of Egyptian athletes, having achieved notable accomplishments on the international stage. He pointed out that the federation has a group of champions who continue to work hard to reach the podium and raise the Egyptian flag in Arab, continental, and global competitions.
He explained that the federation is keen to instill a spirit of belonging and ambition in players from a young age, educating them about the value of representing Egypt in international competitions, while also working on developing their technical and physical abilities according to the latest training and preparation methods.
He stressed that creating champions does not happen overnight; it requires long-term planning, early talent discovery, continuous nurturing, and providing a sports environment that contributes to developing their potential and reaching the highest levels.
Sherif Al-Arian: Presidential Support for Egyptian Sports is a Strength for Achieving Success
The President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation praised the support provided by the political leadership to the sports sector, affirming that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives have contributed to enhancing interest in Egyptian sports, whether through supporting champions and motivating them to achieve success or by developing infrastructure and sports facilities in recent years.
Al-Arian clarified that the development of sports does not rely solely on the athlete's talent; it requires a comprehensive system that combines equipped facilities, scientific and technical preparation, continuous support, and providing opportunities for competition and exposure that help champions prepare for major tournaments.
He added that investing in sports infrastructure represents a fundamental step to broaden the base of participation, discover more promising talents, and prepare new generations capable of competing strongly in international and Olympic championships.
A Continuous Plan to Create New Champions and Raise Egypt's Name Globally
Engineer Sherif Al-Arian concluded his statements by affirming that the board of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation will continue to work diligently to maintain the successes achieved and build upon them to prepare new champions capable of continuing the path of achievements.
He noted that the support enjoyed by Egyptian sports serves as a significant incentive to double efforts in the upcoming phase, emphasizing that the federation's ambition does not stop at current achievements but extends to broadening the talent pool, enhancing the preparation system, and strengthening Egypt's presence on the podiums in various championships.
