Ain Shams University finishes seventh with 35 medals
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Youm7
Ain Shams University won 35 medals and finished seventh in Africa at its first participation in the 12th African University Games in Cairo. The performance involved the university’s student and sports activities sector, according to Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabea.
Ain Shams University, a public institution in Cairo, finished seventh in the African University Games «Cairo 2026» with 35 medals, including 14 gold, 13 silver and eight bronze. It was the university’s first participation in the competition, according to Ain Shams University.
Held for the first time in Egypt, the 12th edition of the African University Games brought together 2,082 participants, including 1,688 students and 394 administrative officials. They represented 18 countries and 82 universities competing in 18 sports, as well as four para-sports and three demonstration sports.
