The Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation announced the launch of the 7th African Youth and Junior Wushu Kung Fu Championship on Egyptian soil at the International Hall of Al Mokawloon Al Arab Club in Nasr City, Cairo, from February 11-13, 2026. The opening ceremony on Tuesday, February 10, will be attended by Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, ambassadors from African countries and China, as well as heads of participating delegations.

The opening ceremony will feature special performances by the Chinese Wushu Kung Fu national team, celebrating the Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchange and Chinese Spring Festival. This marks an ideal beginning for the African Wushu Kung Fu Championship competitions, which aim to enhance the level of young players and facilitate continental exchange of expertise. Daily competitions will run from 9 a.m. until evening with wide participation from African nations, confirming Egypt's leadership in hosting major sporting events and its pivotal role in developing Wushu Kung Fu across the continent.

The Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation, headed by accountant Sherif Mostafa, previously organized the Olympic Solidarity International Camp at the Olympic Village in Ismailia as part of Egypt's preparations for the Wushu Kung Fu team's participation in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. The camp featured experts from the International Federation and technical delegates from various African countries to enhance technical training and exchange expertise among players.

Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, honored players from the Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu national team who benefited from the Sports Incentive Program following outstanding results at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh 2025. The achievements included two gold medals won by Al-Husseini Wahdan and Mennatullah Mohamed, as well as three silver medals earned by Habiba Ramadan, Shahd Hamdi, and Youssef Khaled.

The championship represents a significant milestone in African Wushu development, bringing together the continent's best young talent and strengthening Egypt's position as a regional sports hub. With comprehensive preparations and international expertise support, the event promises to elevate competitive standards and foster deeper collaboration among African nations in this dynamic martial art.

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