With 12 Countries Participating, World Speedball Championship to Kick Off on October 29

With 12 Nations Participating, World Speedball Championship to Kick Off on October 29

Ibrahim Fawzy:Championship to Boost Global Reach of the Sport – Ahmed El-Khatib Affirms Egypt's Readiness to Host Global EventThe World Speedball Championship is set to kick off on October 29

, featuring 120 male and female players representing 12 countries, as part of international efforts to promote the sport and expand its participation base, with expectations of strong competition reflecting the technical and organizational development of speedball.

The tournament will see the participation of national teams from Egypt, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Tunisia, Iraq, Kuwait, India, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Comoros, reflecting the diversity of sporting schools and adding technical value in terms of competition and experience exchange among players.

For his part, Major General Ibrahim Fawzy, Secretary General of the International Speedball Federation, stressed the importance of the championship in supporting the sport's growth and enhancing its presence on the international stage, noting that the participation of 12 countries represents a significant opportunity to develop players' levels and exchange technical expertise among teams, contributing to raising the overall standard of competition.

Fawzy added that international championships represent an important milestone in the journey of speedball, as they provide direct interaction among players, enhance competitiveness, expand the sport's reach, and support sporting relations among participating countries.

In the same context, Ahmed El-Khatib, President of the Egyptian Speedball Federation, affirmed Egypt's readiness to host the championship, stressing that preparations were carried out according to a comprehensive plan to ensure the event is presented in a manner befitting Egypt's sporting stature and its ability to organize major international tournaments.

El-Khatib explained that all technical and administrative arrangements for hosting delegations and participating teams have been completed, ensuring a suitable environment for the competitions and a distinguished organizational experience for all participants, affirming that Egypt is ready to welcome its guests from various countries and provide all means of comfort throughout the tournament.

The President of the Egyptian Speedball Federation added that hosting this event represents a new addition to Egypt's record in organizing international sporting events and reflects its organizational expertise and capabilities that qualify it to host major championships efficiently and competently, enhancing its position on the world sports map.

For his part, Engineer Nabil Imam said the championship is expected to witness strong competition with the participation of various national teams, which provides an important opportunity for Egyptian national team players to engage with diverse technical schools and gain more experience to help them develop their levels and prepare for upcoming competitions.

Imam pointed out that speedball has witnessed remarkable development in Egypt recently, coinciding with an increase in participation and growing interest in the sport, which positively reflects on players' levels and competitiveness and enhances the chances of the Egyptian national team appearing strongly during the championship.

He concluded his remarks by emphasizing the importance of technical and refereeing aspects in the success of the championship, explaining that the competitions will feature top-level referees, supporting accurate implementation of technical rules, ensuring fairness among participating teams, and presenting the championship in an honorable manner both technically and organizationally.