Egypt’s sports authorities under fire over Tokyo games

CAIRO — The sports authorities in Egypt have been the topic of debate because of the lack of appropriate training for players who participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in addition to some Egyptian players representing other countries during the competitions.

In an Aug. 8 TV interview, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed his country's resolve to support athletes to raise Egypt's name high in international tournaments. “We are working to promote sports in schools and universities, and I salute all Egyptian families who are working on enhancing their children’s talents,” he said.