Egytian Athletes Shine At The 2025 Virtus World Table Tennis Championships

The Egyptian national team delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Virtus World Table Tennis Championships, reaffirming Egypt’s growing prominence in global sports for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Competing against players from ten nations across different continents, Egypt’s athletes showcased remarkable determination, skill, and sportsmanship—culminating in a total of four bronze medals for the host nation.

Among the standout performances was that of Rahma Khaled, one of Egypt’s most accomplished athletes with intellectual impairment, who claimed two bronze medals — one in the women’s singles (II2 category) and another in the women’s doubles alongside her teammate Mariam Abdelfattah.

Khaled, a well-known public figure and a Virtus ambassador, expressed her immense pride in representing Egypt on home soil.

“I’m extremely proud of these results, especially since the matches were very tough and the level of competition was incredibly high. Playing in my country gave me extra motivation to do my best for Egypt. Every one of us fought hard to raise our national flag.”

Khaled also thanked the technical and administrative staff for their continuous support, adding that their guidance created the ideal environment for success.

“We’re still at the beginning of our journey but the future looks bright. We’ll keep working hard to bring home the gold and make Egypt proud.”

In addition to Khaled’s achievements, Marawan Emad and Nour Eslam secured bronze in the men’s doubles (II3 category) after a spirited campaign, while Abdallah Ahmed of Egypt teamed up with Evan from Bulgaria to capture another bronze in the mixed doubles (II3 category).

These outstanding results reflect the commitment and unity of Egypt’s delegation, which was led by Technical Director Dr Hazem El-Shalkaqany, coaches Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Hassan Ali, and Dr Eman Gamal, Administrative Director Ahmed Ali, and the Head of Delegation, Dr Fatma Fawzy.

The championship was organised under the leadership of Engineer Amal Mobadda, President of the Egyptian Federation for People with Intellectual Impairment, Vice President of the Egyptian Paralympic Committee, and Virtus Governing Board member. Mobadda expressed pride in Egypt’s organisation of this global event, emphasising that it reflects the Egyptian state’s continued commitment to empowering athletes with disabilities and its growing stature as a regional and international sports hub.

“Egypt has proven its ability to host world-class events with excellence and integrity. Our athletes have shown great progress despite the federation’s young age, and we are proud of every success they achieve,” Mobadda said.

Mobadda also paid tribute to the families of the athletes, describing them as “the true partners in the making of champions,” and expressed her gratitude to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Ashraf Sobhy for their unwavering support of Egypt’s Paralympic and intellectual impairment programs.

The successful hosting of the 2025 Virtus World Table Tennis Championships once again demonstrated Egypt’s world-class organisational capacity and hospitality, earning praise from visiting delegations and international officials alike.

Robyn Smith, member of the International Paralympic Committee and Virtus Governing Board, commended Egypt’s exceptional efforts, saying that the country’s leadership and enthusiasm “embody the spirit of unity and inclusion that defines global sport.”

With Cairo also preparing to host the Virtus Global Games in 2027, this championship has further cemented Egypt’s reputation as a trusted and capable host of major international sporting events — and as a beacon of opportunity and inspiration for athletes across the continent.