The Sports Scene In Egypt

Football is the most popular sport in Egypt with clubs such as El Ahly, Ismaily, El Zamalek, El Masry and El-Ittihad El-Iskandary playing to packed crowds during every match. The country has earned the titles of several African championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations. In fact, the Egyptian football team has won the Cup a total of six times.

Tennis and squash are also well-known sports with the squash team taking part in international competitions since the 1930s. Meanwhile, the handball team is also the holder of several records in the African Handball Nations Championship. The team has won first place a total of five times, second place five times, and third place four times.

Egypt has also distinguishes itself in other sporting endeavours such as mountain climbing with an expedition that made it to the top of Mount Everest in 2007. Furthermore, the country has participated in several Olympic events since 1912.

Due to the increasing number of tourists visiting the country, several developments have occurred to turn Egypt into a great sports venue. With the popularity of the nation's sea coast, water sports have also found their way to the consciousness of Egyptian athletes.

So come visit Egypt if you would like to experience the thrills of the sporting life. Join the crowds of fans during the rousing football matches and cheer until your voice gets hoarse as you witness the action of the field. Make your plans to visit the country today and get in on the great sporting action that awaits you in Egypt.