Exclusive Interview with Sarah Samir and Ahmed El Gendy: Egyptian Champions at the Paris Olympics

Sarah Samir’s Journey to Success

Sarah Samir, Egypt’s champion in the Paris Olympics, spoke about her success with the Egyptian mission in Paris after the end of its journey in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Sarah Samir said in the press conference currently being held at the Olympic Center: “All my family received me at the airport, and I am happy to win the silver medal. I cried because of my desire to win the gold medal. I was dreaming of gold, and I was not satisfied with the silver at first, but I realized that what was achieved was satisfactory.”

The Egyptian Olympic champion added: “Thank God, before playing, I do not care about social media platforms, and I completely disconnect from any external pressures. I only see the bar, the iron, and my dreams.”

Ahmed El Gendy’s Historic Win

Ahmed El Gendy succeeded in winning the gold medal in the modern pentathlon and broke the world record, while Sara Samir won the silver medal in weightlifting, and they were preceded by Mohamed El Sayed who won the bronze medal in fencing on the first day of the Olympics.

The crowds celebrated the crowning of the champion Ahmed El Gendy with the gold medal for the modern pentathlon, which raised Egypt’s tally of Olympic gold medals to 9, including 5 gold medals for weightlifting, and 4 others for other sports. In addition to the gold, Ahmed El Gendy broke the world record in the game, after reaching 1555 points, as the old record was 1482.

The Egyptian Mission’s Achievement

The Egyptian mission ended the Paris Olympics competitions with 3 medals (gold – silver – bronze) in 52nd place in the rankings, and a procession was prepared for the winning duo from Cairo Airport to the Olympic Center in Maadi.

Challenges and Overcoming Them

Sarah Samir, nicknamed the Iron Lady, continued: “I did not focus on the criticism directed at the mission. I had a goal in front of me. I got used to separating myself from any external factors.”

She added: “I faced great difficulties in my journey, the most difficult of which was the suspension of weightlifting in the Tokyo Olympics. This matter had a negative impact on my psyche, and I retired from the game for two years. With the support of my family and my brother, I returned to practice.”

Conclusion

Sarah Samir and Ahmed El Gendy’s achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication. Despite the challenges they faced, they persevered and achieved great success. We congratulate them on their wins and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.

FAQs

What were the Egyptian mission’s achievements in the Paris Olympics?
* The Egyptian mission won 3 medals (gold – silver – bronze) in the Paris Olympics.
What was Sarah Samir’s experience like during the Paris Olympics?
* Sarah Samir won the silver medal in weightlifting and shared her experience of facing difficulties and overcoming them.
What was Ahmed El Gendy’s historic achievement?
* Ahmed El Gendy won the gold medal in the modern pentathlon and broke the world record.

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