Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil congratulated swimmer Zain Hisham Ali on winning gold in the men’s 100m butterfly at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, clocking 52.16 seconds.
The minister said the achievement marks a new addition to Egyptian sports and reflects the capabilities of the country’s young athletes, who are equipped to compete at the highest international levels. He also praised the swimmer’s efforts and those of his coaching staff.
“I extend my sincere congratulations to champion Zain Hisham on this historic achievement at the Youth Olympic Games. We are proud of his outstanding performance,” Nabil said.
Egypt is participating in the Games with a delegation of 45 male and female athletes competing in 19 sports, with hopes of achieving strong results.
