CAIRO — Egypt cemented its dominance in Arab shooting with a commanding display at the 2025 Arab Shooting Championship, topping the medal table on home soil with a remarkable 30 medals, including 11 golds.
Showcasing depth, discipline, and precision across multiple events, the Egyptian national team outshone elite shooters from 18 other Arab nations, firmly asserting its regional supremacy in style.
Held at Cairo’s Olympic Center in Maadi and the Egyptian Shooting Club in Sixth of October City, this year’s championship welcomed more than 300 top-tier athletes in what tournament organizers hailed as the most competitive edition to date.
By the conclusion of the tournament, Egypt had amassed 11 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze medals—an all-around display of strength in both individual and team competitions. The medal sweep left no room for doubt: Egypt remains the benchmark in Arab shooting.
Ministerial praise
Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Ashraf Sobhi applauded the national team’s stellar showing, calling the results a clear reflection of Egypt’s rising international profile in the sport.
“Our shooters have once again proven that Egypt is a powerhouse in Arab shooting,” Sobhi said, praising the efforts of the Egyptian Shooting Federation helmed by Hazem Hosny for its strategic planning and seamless execution.
Podium round-up
Kuwait finished second in the standings with 12 medals (7 gold, 5 bronze), while Qatar secured third with 10 (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze). Despite matching Qatar’s total medal count, Bahrain placed fourth due to a lower gold tally.
Record-breaking edition
Described as the biggest and most competitive championship in the tournament’s history, the 2025 edition raised the bar on all fronts. Federation President Hazem Hosny commended the event’s organization, spirit of sportsmanship, and world-class performances.
“This championship has reaffirmed Egypt’s leadership not only on the shooting range but also as a premier host of international sporting events,” said Hosny.
Full participation
Nineteen Arab nations took part, including Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, UAE, Morocco, Sudan, Lebanon, and Mauritania. Athletes competed fiercely in pistol, air rifle, and shotgun events, delivering numerous standout performances.
Strategic vision
Hosny highlighted Egypt’s strategic shift toward elite training, global exposure, and enhanced logistical support—key pillars in the country’s push to extend its shooting dominance beyond the Arab world and onto the Olympic stage.
“Egypt is not just aiming for Arab dominance—we’re targeting a global footprint,” Hosny noted, with eyes firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Looking ahead
The event also served as a major stepping stone for Arab shooters eyeing future Olympic success. Duaij Al-Otaibi, President of the Arab and Kuwaiti Shooting Federations, described Egypt as the “beating heart of Arab sports.”
“This event is more than a competition—it’s a symbol of Arab unity and excellence,” Al-Otaibi said, announcing that Tangier, Morocco, will host the next edition in September.
“This championship is more than a contest—it represents the shared ambition and camaraderie of the Arab world,” he said, adding that Tangier, Morocco, will host the next edition in September.
Clean sweep in key events
From rising stars to seasoned expertise, Egypt delivered a masterclass in precision and composure, dominating the championship across all categories.
The Egyptian shooters delivered standout performances across all divisions, mixing veteran experience with emerging talent in a complete medal sweep.
In the Junior Men’s 10m Air Rifle, Mohamed Amjad Hussein clinched gold with a composed performance, closely followed by teammate Mohamed Mustafa, who secured silver. UAE’s Sultan Saleh completed the podium with bronze.
In the Junior Women’s 10m Air Rifle, the UAE’s Fatima al-Suwaidi earned gold, while Egypt’s Mervat Anwar and Jani Ismail claimed silver and bronze, respectively, maintaining the host nation’s momentum.
Egypt’s excellence extended to the mixed events, where the duo of Ahmed Qamar and Magy al-Ashmawy captured a well-fought bronze in the mixed rifle competition. Bahrain’s pair, Marwa Ahmed and Saad Ali, also took bronze in a tightly contested event.
Egyptian sharpshooter Farida Darwish struck gold in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle with a dominant showing. Bahrain’s Safa al-Dosari and Egypt’s Mai Magdy rounded out the podium with silver and bronze.
Team Egypt’s golden momentum continued in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team event, finishing ahead of Bahrain (silver) and Kuwait (bronze).
On the men’s side, Mohamed Hamdi claimed top honors in the 10m Air Rifle, with compatriot Ibrahim Karim seizing silver. Saudi Arabia’s Mufar Al-Amari earned bronze.
Egypt capped off the championship in emphatic fashion, capturing gold in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait completed the podium with silver and bronze, respectively.
