Egypt&rsquo;s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Ashraf Sobhy, has congratulated Olympic fencer Mohamed El-Sayed on winning the &Eacute;p&eacute;e World Cup gold medal in Canada. The ministry announced the achievement on its official channels, praising El-Sayed&rsquo;s continued contribution to Egyptian sport. In a video call, Dr Sobhy commended the athlete&rsquo;s performance, saying it reflects his ability to compete at the highest international level and marks a new milestone for Egypt on the global sporting stage. He also reaffirmed the ministry&rsquo;s support for athletes across all disciplines and recognized the Egyptian Fencing Federation and technical staff for their role in preparing champions capable of securing international titles.
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Social Media Reaction
The Egyptian Fencing Federation celebrated the victory on social media, writing: &ldquo;Morning of victory&hellip; A million congratulations to our Egyptian champion, Mohamed El-Sayed.&rdquo;
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Tournament Highlights
El-Sayed delivered a commanding performance throughout the competition. He advanced to the final stages after defeating a Swiss opponent 15&ndash;11 and had earlier eliminated a Hungarian contender with a 15&ndash;10 win, maintaining control from the outset.
Recent Achievements
This latest gold adds to El-Sayed&rsquo;s growing list of accolades. Earlier in 2025, Egypt&rsquo;s national team won the U20 &Eacute;p&eacute;e World Cup in Hong Kong, underscoring the depth of talent in the sport. El-Sayed is currently ranked fourth globally, according to Forbes. He also made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing Egypt&rsquo;s first fencing medal, a bronze, after defeating Hungary&rsquo;s Tibor Andrasfi 8&ndash;7 with a golden point in extra time.
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About the &Eacute;p&eacute;e World Cup
The &Eacute;p&eacute;e World Cup is a key fixture in the international fencing calendar, bringing together senior and junior athletes in individual and team competitions. Traditionally dominated by nations such as Italy and the United States, the event has increasingly showcased Egypt&rsquo;s growing strength in the sport, highlighted by recent U20 and senior-level victories.
Photo Credit:&nbsp;Egyptian Fencing Federation&rsquo;s official page
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