The event brought together students from 14 universities
across various Egyptian governorates, who competed in a diverse range of sports
including futsal, beach soccer, marathon races, and other athletic disciplines.
The opening ceremony was attended by Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim,
Head of the New Alamein City Authority; Dr. Karim Hussein, Advisor to the
Minister of Higher Education for Student Activities; Dr. Nashaat El-Wakeel,
President of the Egyptian University in El Alamein; and Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed
El-Zaraa, Chairman of Kayan Misr for Human Development and Modern Educational
Systems, the owner of the Egyptian University in El Alamein.
Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim stressed that New Alamein is no
longer merely a promising urban and touristic destination, but has evolved into
a dynamic platform for youth empowerment by hosting major sports and cultural
events. He affirmed the authority’s commitment to supporting student
initiatives that help build skilled and capable generations.
He further noted that hosting this championship aligns with
the state’s broader vision of developing integrated cities that promote
educational, athletic, and cultural engagement.
Dr. Nashaat El-Wakeel expressed his appreciation for the
strong collaboration with the New Alamein City Authority, extending special
thanks to Eng. Ahmed Ibrahim for his continued support and facilitation of the
tournament’s organization. He emphasized that such cooperation reflects the
spirit of partnership and synergy among state institutions in advancing youth
development.
The ceremony concluded with sports performances and a
flag-raising ceremony for the participating universities, setting a spirited
and enthusiastic tone for the competitions, which are scheduled to run over
several days in an atmosphere of challenge and fair play.