The Egyptian Olympic Committee, under the leadership of Engineer Yasser Idris, recently convened a crucial meeting to outline development strategies and address the upcoming challenges, especially concerning Egypt’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Idris assured stakeholders that despite recent events, the preparations for the Olympics are progressing on the right track.
In an official statement, Idris emphasized the committee’s focus on the technical plans developed by the Egyptian Olympic Committee’s technical team.
The primary objective is to ensure the completion of qualification plans with the largest Arab and African delegation, aiming to achieve the highest number of medals in the history of Egypt’s participation in the Olympic Games.
President Idris also expressed openness to ideas and collaboration from all sports federations, stating that any proposals for development or cooperation that benefit Egyptian sports will be thoroughly studied and implemented promptly.
He highlighted the collective effort to develop sports and achieve integration within the entire system.
Idris announced an upcoming meeting for the board of the Egyptian Olympic Committee next week, where the reorganization of work and the financial status of the committee will be addressed and disclosed to the public.
He emphasized that this meeting would unveil the facts to the Egyptian people, reassuring them of the government’s dedicated support for Egyptian sports.
During the meeting, perspectives from heads of Olympic federations will be heard to guide the Egyptian Olympic Committee collectively.
Idris stressed the importance of internal conflict resolution and the positive role of sports federations in upcoming endeavors.
Idris extended his gratitude to Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, the Minister of Youth and Sports, for the financial support provided to sports federations.
He affirmed that the ministry’s collaboration with the committee contributes to the flourishing of Egyptian sports, underscoring the unlimited support under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s leadership.
Addressing legal matters, Idris mentioned that any judicial issues related to the committee are entirely in the hands of responsible legal professionals, ensuring a transparent and lawful approach.
He acknowledged the efforts of legal advisors Mohammed El-Asiouty and international lawyer Haitham Ali, both volunteers committed to the public interest.
In conclusion, President Idris conveyed a message to all sports federation presidents, emphasizing the collective responsibility for the nation’s sporting success.
He dismissed attempts to hinder the sports renaissance in Egypt, urging unity and collaboration for the nation’s athletic achievements under the new republic.
The committee remains committed to advancing Egyptian sports and dispelling any misinformation aiming to destabilize rather than develop the sports sector.
