Ehab Hassanin, a member of the board of the Paralympic Committee and head of the Egyptian team for the short-statured, visited the team during their training at the Cairo International Stadium in preparation for the World Cup for Short-Statured Football, scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 20 to 30, 2026.
The Paralympic Committee confirms the readiness of the short stature national team ahead of the World Cup.
Motivational Message for Players and Coaching Staff
During the meeting, Hassanin interacted with all the players and coaching staff, delivering a motivational message in which he emphasized that representing Egypt is a great honor and a national responsibility that requires maximum effort, commitment, discipline, and teamwork to present a commendable image that befits Egypt and its sports history.
Hassanin listened to an explanation from Mohamed Al-Bayda, the team's head coach, regarding the physical and technical condition of the players and their readiness for the tournament. The head coach confirmed that the coaching staff is working to ensure the players reach their best possible fitness and deliver a strong performance that reflects the value of Egyptian football.
The team is expected to enter a closed training camp starting at the beginning of November, continuing until the departure to Morocco, as part of the final phase of their preparation program for the tournament.
This visit underscores the Egyptian Paralympic Committee's commitment to supporting its national teams and providing the appropriate environment to achieve the best results, raising Egypt's name high in international sports arenas.



