Egyptian weightlifter Rawfida Fathy has achieved another important result for Egyptian weightlifting after winning a bronze medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in China, adding another medal to Egypt's performance at the international event.

Fathy secured third place in the women's 69kg category after successfully lifting 137kg in the clean event, earning the bronze medal following a strong performance against international competitors.

Her successful lift was followed by celebrations among members of the Egyptian delegation.

Fathy shared the moment with her teammates and coaching staff, highlighting the importance of the achievement for both the athlete and the national team.

Rawfida Fathy Adds Another Bronze Medal for Egypt

Rawfida Fathy delivered an impressive performance at the World Championships, reaching the podium in the 69kg category with a successful 137kg lift in the clean event.

Her achievement highlights the ability of Egyptian female weightlifters to compete at international events, as several Egyptian athletes continue working toward strong results on the world stage.

The bronze medal is important not only because Fathy finished third, but also because it provides a positive boost for the Egyptian delegation as the competition continues.

Egypt's delegation is led by Mohamed Abdel Maksoud, President of the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation and a member of the International Weightlifting Federation's Executive Board.

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The national team's technical staff is led by Alaa Hassan Kamel and Mohamed Hosny, known as "Misho."

The coaching staff is working to prepare Egyptian athletes for their different competitions, focusing on strong performances in each weight category and making the most of the international event.

Sara Samir Prepares for World Championships Appearance

Following Rawfida Fathy's bronze medal, attention now turns to Egyptian weightlifter Sara Samir, who is scheduled to compete at the World Championships on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Samir's appearance is scheduled for 2:00 PM Cairo time, which corresponds to 7:00 PM in China, with hopes that she can deliver another strong result and add to Egypt's medal total.

Her participation is another important moment for the Egyptian delegation, as the national team continues its efforts to reach the podium in different weight categories.

Egypt's athletes will aim to build on the positive atmosphere created by Fathy's bronze medal and maintain strong performances throughout the remaining competitions.

Fathy's achievement provides encouragement for Egyptian weightlifting and highlights the importance of continued support and preparation for athletes competing against leading international opponents.

With more Egyptian athletes preparing to compete, attention remains on whether the national team can secure additional medals following Rawfida Fathy's successful performance in China.