Egypt is entering the International Sports Center of May, accommodation A trio of high profile events that cover the worlds of football, equestrian and golf. Alignment includes youth football, military show jump and a golf tournament with the best junior and female players around the Arab.
The sports calendar of the region unfair Seriously with the Sub-20 Africa Cup, a Marquesina Youth Soccer Tournament that runs from April 27 to May 18. As the tournament collects the impulse in the field, another contest takes shape, this time on horseback. From May 5 to 8, the 25th Military Equestrian Championship of the World of the CISM It would bring Elite show jumping to the center of the stage.
From May 7 to 10, Egypt Play host To the Arab Bread Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies. Organized by the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF) and under the leadership of President Omar Hisham, the tournament is expected to thank more than 110 young golfers from the Arab Arab. The competitors from 12 countries, including Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and the host nation, are scheduled to participate in what promises to be a sample of ascent talent.
Egypt invention In the world of golf, it reflects a broader national effort to establish itself as a regional center of athletic excellence and relive its historical connection with sport.
History of a century old
Golf roots in Egypt track their origins in the British domain era, when the game was introduced as part of the colonial imprint in the country. Alexandria Sporting Club, established in 1880, and Gezira Sporting Club in Cairo, founded In 1882, they were among the first places to offer sport. The initial clubs attended For British officers and the elite of Egypt, associating the sport with exclusivity and colonial influence.
Around time, golf courses become Integral to the social scene of Egypt, the access of thought remained restricted to the upper levels of society. For many years, They served as a center for the aristocratic and political elite of the country, where power, culture and high society crossed, before it is possible to attract amateur and professional golfers.
The EGF, established the duration of the growing attraction of sport, play An important role in golf development in the country. His participation in the organization of events and the maintenance of the standards contributed to the progress of the sport. In the 1950s, the Egypt Open Championship, first hero In 1921, become a notable stop in the international circuit, attracting the best players around the world.
However, after the 1952 revolution, the future of golf in the country Attenuated As the government redirected its approach and resources. Golf infrastructure investment decreased, and iconic courses like Gezira saw their facilities once virtual scaly Return or transform into spaces for more widespread public use.
Egypt in the golf scene
However, to this day, the EGF continues organize Several international championships every year, that reinforce the position of Egypt as a Regional Sports Center and overcome historical and infrastructural obstacles.
The country now has several first level courses, including Madinaty Golf Club, designed By the American architect of the Golf Field, Robert Trent Jones Jr., who was named ‘The best golf course in Egypt’ in 2021 and 2022 by World Golf Awards. In addition, the club regularly houses important international tournaments, including the International Asian Tour series and the Egyptian amateur championship.
These initiatives aim to introduce children to golf and offer a structured path for talented young players. In the Madinaty Performance Golf Academy, children aged 3 to 17 years recurrent Coaching adapted to its skill level, from beginner to advanced. The Academy also organizes competitions and offers a clear route towards the national team’s selection.
Egypt’s growing talent in golf has been highlighted by a recent and individual team Victories In the Junior Championship and Ladies of Arab.
While Egypt welcome athletes and spectators for the championship, the event serves as a celebration of the lasting legacy of golf and a will of the nation’s evolutionary sports ambitions.
