The World Speedball Championship kicks off in Cairo, with Ibrahim Fawzi unanimously elected as the president of the International Federation.

The World Speedball Championship has kicked off in Egypt, held at the Cairo International Stadium, with participation from several countries. The Egyptian team aims to continue its dominance in the sport and retain the world title.

Alongside the championship, the General Assembly of the International Speedball Federation took place, resulting in the unanimous election of Major General Ibrahim Fawzy as the new president, succeeding Dr. Ahmed Lotfi, for the term from October 2026 to October 2031.

Major General Ibrahim Fawzy received the confidence of all participating countries in the assembly, which included Egypt, Poland, Tunisia, Kuwait, Iraq, India, Ukraine, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, and Palestine, highlighting the support he has to lead the federation in the upcoming phase.

The elections also resulted in the appointment of Deputy Ahmed El-Khatib as the Secretary-General of the International Speedball Federation, as part of efforts to develop the sport and enhance its presence at both continental and international levels.

The launch of the world championship coincides with a new phase in the management of the International Federation, boosting hopes for continued development of speedball and expanding its practice worldwide.

The Egyptian team enters the competition as the defending champion and is considered one of the top contenders for the first place, with the hopes of Egyptian fans set on achieving a new accomplishment to add to Egypt's sports record on the international stage.


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