Under
the patronage of Prof. Sherif Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of
Fayoum University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the
university delegation—led by Prof. Wael Tobar, General Coordinator of Student
Activities—arrived today, Friday, September 25, 2026, to participate in the 14th
Egyptian Universities and Higher Institutes Youth Week, organized by Minia
University.
Prof. Sherif
El-Attar stated that the Fayoum University delegation comprises 140 students
and supervisors, and will compete in a wide range of categories, including
sports, social, cultural, artistic, and scientific competitions.
He
emphasized that the university provides full support to its students and
strives to ensure they have the necessary resources to compete effectively in
such premier events.
Prof.
Wael Tobar explained that the university is participating in competitions for
men’s and women’s football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s athletics,
men’s and women’s table tennis, padel, chess, the "Ideal Student"
(male and female) contest, as well as competitions for short stories, novels,
choir, art and science exhibitions, and inventions and innovations.
The
first day featured a welcoming carnival for the delegations, highlighted by a
vehicle parade—displaying the branding of the participating universities—that
traveled from the Minia Governorate headquarters to Minia University, followed
by an evening social gathering in which the Rover Scouts team participated.
