“EGP11 billion investments”.. Egypt wins the president of the African Union for University Sports

Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, received 20 votes against 3 for his opponent, out of a total vote of 23, in the elections that took place for the position of President of the African Union for University Sports (FASU).

The Egyptian candidate won the majority of votes against his South African rival, the former president of the federation, during the elections held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in South Africa.

Great experience

After announcing his victory as President of the African Union for University Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi pointed out the importance of Egypt's presence at the head of the African Union for University Sports, in strengthening Egypt's role in the African continent. to take advantage of its great experience in this field.

The Minister of Youth and Sports affirmed that Egypt has restored its natural role internationally and regionally, given the great efforts and strong steps led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, in redrawing Egyptian foreign policy, especially at the African level, and the respect that the country currently enjoys. appreciation at the regional and international levels.

EGP 8 billion investments

It should be noted that 8 billion pounds is the value of investments for the private sector in Egyptian sports, and 3 billion pounds are investments in youth centers. according to what was stated in a speech by Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, on January 11, 2023, during the opening of some sports facilities in an Egyptian sports club, in Cairo Governorate; Pointing out that Egypt has about 1,200 sports clubs.

It is worth noting that Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, after his arrival in South Africa, had signed a bilateral cooperation protocol with his South African counterpart, Zizi Kedwa.