RABAT — Egypt’s wrestling stars put on a spectacular show at the 2025 African Wrestling Championship in Morocco, seizing a jaw-dropping 62 medals across all divisions and disciplines— solidifying their status as Africa’s wrestling powerhouse.
In a week of relentless triumphs in Casablanca, Egypt’s national team climbed the podium with 37 gold, 19 silver, and 6 bronze medals in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women’s wrestling, spanning the U-17, U-20, and senior categories.
Mat mastery
From the promising U-17 talents to the seasoned senior champions, Egypt delivered a relentless showcase of power, precision, and tactical mastery.
The U-17 team set the tone for a gold rush, securing 14 podium finishes, including 9 golds, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze—a sign of the country’s rising wrestling force.
The U-20 wrestlers turned up the heat, sweeping an astonishing 24 medals, including 17 gold and 7 silver, in a display of sheer dominance.
Not to be outshone, senior squad capped off the campaign with another 24 medals—11 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze— further reinforcing Egypt’s domination in every weight class.
Trailblazing women
Egypt’s female wrestlers etched their names into history with a trailblazing performance, earning 6 medals—3 silver and 3 bronze—in fiercely contested bouts.
Rahma Magdy (59 kg), Farah Ali (62 kg), and Mariam Mesbah (68 kg) each secured silver, while Samah Walid (53 kg), Malak Ahmed (50 kg), and Moudah Badawy (65 kg) battled bravely to earn bronze.
This breakthrough performance marks a milestone in the rise of women’s wrestling in Egypt, bolstering the team’s overall medal count and proving the growing strength of female athletes on the African stage.
Clean sweep
Egypt also swept the team trophies, asserting its unrivaled supremacy across all categories.
The U-17 squad clinched first place in Greco-Roman, while the U-20 team achieved a flawless victory, winning top honors in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women’s wrestling.
At the senior level, Egypt maintained its dominant performance, securing first place in both Greco-Roman and freestyle, and finishing third in women’s wrestling.
These collective victories highlight not only the exceptional talent of individual athletes but also the strength and consistency of Egypt’s national wrestling programme, which continues to deliver top-tier results at every level.
Stars shine
Egypt’s senior wrestlers dominated the mats, particularly in Greco-Roman wrestling, securing 10 medals—seven gold and three silver—showcasing their exceptional prowess.
Gold medals were clinched by Ahmed Hani Ahmed (55 kg), Ahmed Abdelbari Bakri (60 kg), Mohamed Hassan Ahmed (67 kg), Mohamed Shaaban Ibrahim (72 kg), Mohamed Ali Gaber (97 kg), Abdel-Latif Ahmed (130 kg), and Yahya Mohamed (77 kg), each showcasing top-tier strength and technique.
The silver medals went to Mohamed Al-Qassem (82 kg), Youssef Abdel-Wahab (63 kg), and Mahmoud Abdel-Fattah (87 kg), reinforcing Egypt’s depth across weight classes.
In senior women’s wrestling, Farah Ali (62 kg) and Mariam Mesbah (68 kg) claimed silver medals, while Sama Walid (53 kg) added a hard-fought bronze.
Among the breakout talents, Yehia El-Gamal who delivered a stunning double-gold performance in both the U-17 and U-20 Greco-Roman categories, cementing his status as one of Egypt’s brightest rising stars.
Olympic aspirations
Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, extended his heartfelt congratulations to wrestlers and coaching staff, hailing their achievement as a powerful reflection of the sport’s rapid growth in the country.
The top official reaffirmed the ministry’s full support on the road to the Los Angeles 2028, stating: “We believe in our champions. You represent Egypt with pride, and the nation stands behind you.”
Prior to the tournament, Sobhi had met with the Wrestling Federation Board and national team athletes, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to backing the team’s continental and global success.
