UAJ President: ''We are confident that this 45th edition will be a great success, just like the 2005 World Championships in Egypt''.
25. Apr 2024
For the President of the African Judo Union, Cairo has a rich history and sporting tradition. This prestigious city hosted the World Judo Championships in 2005. He recalled the feat of Egyptian Mohamed Ali Rashwan at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This athlete inspired several generations of judokas from basic practice to high performance. Mr Siteny said that "we are confident that this 45th edition will be a great success, just like the 2005 World Judo Championships.
He also pointed out that the African championships are a qualifying event for the Paris Olympics. He added that the athletes would be giving their all to win valuable points and secure qualification. Finally, he thanked the Egyptian government authorities and the President of the Egyptian Federation for their exceptional hospitality.
For his part, the President of the Egyptian Judo Federation, Aly Marzouk, thanked the President of the International Judo Federation, Marius Vizer, and the President of the African Judo Union, Mr Siteny, for their confidence. He also welcomed all the participating countries and hoped that this year's African Championships would be exceptional.
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