Egypt’s junior women’s sabre team added another international achievement to Egyptian sports after winning the bronze medal at the Junior Fencing World Cup, held in Oran, Algeria, from October 22 to 25, 2026.

The Egyptian team secured third place following a challenging journey against several strong European opponents.

The decisive moment came in the bronze medal match against Georgia, where Egypt claimed a dramatic 45-44 victory with the final touch.

The achievement highlights the progress of Egypt’s young fencing talents and their ability to compete against experienced international teams.

Road to Bronze

Egypt began the decisive stages of the competition with an impressive 45-29 victory over France in the quarterfinals, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.

In the semifinals, the Egyptian team faced Italy, which won the match 45-29, leaving Egypt to compete against Georgia for the bronze medal.

The third-place match was closely contested, with both teams exchanging points throughout the encounter.

Egypt’s young fencers showed determination and composure in the final moments, eventually securing a narrow 45-44 victory.

The result earned Egypt the bronze medal and third place in the tournament, completing a successful international campaign.

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The performance demonstrated the players’ ability to handle pressure and compete in important matches against strong opponents.

Praise for Egypt

Egypt’s squad included four talented fencers: Nagwa Nofal, Khadija Abou Alam, Anan Hegazy, and Khadija Qassem.

The team competed under the guidance of head coach Khaled Sherif, while Medhat Shokry, a member of the Egyptian Fencing Federation’s board, led the delegation.

Tarek El Husseiny, President of the Egyptian Fencing Federation, expressed his happiness with the team’s bronze medal and praised the players for their performances throughout the tournament.

He explained that the achievement reflects the strength of Egypt’s emerging fencing generation and the country’s ability to develop young athletes capable of competing internationally.

El Husseiny also highlighted the importance of continuing to support young fencing talents to maintain Egypt’s strong presence in international competitions.

The bronze medal represents an important confidence boost for the Egyptian team, particularly after victories over France and Georgia.

Egypt will now look to build on this achievement in upcoming tournaments, aiming to win more medals and continue representing the country successfully on the international stage.