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Mohamed Salah
(Egyptian Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Forward)
Mohamed Salah
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Birthdate: June 15, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Nagrig, Egypt

Egyptian professional footballer Mohamed Salah is considered one of the best players in the world. Known for his finishing, dribbling, and speed, he plays for the Premier League club Liverpool and the Egyptian national team. He has been named the CAF African Footballer of the Year twice. His fans and the press have nicknamed him "The Pharaoh."

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Mamdouh Elssbiay
(Egyptian Professional Bodybuilder)
Mamdouh Elssbiay
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Birthdate: September 16, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Baltim, Egypt
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Mohamed Aboutrika
(Egyptian Retired Professional Footballer Who Played As An Attacking Midfielder)
Mohamed Aboutrika
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Birthdate: November 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nahia, Giza, Egypt

Mohamed Aboutrika is an Egyptian former footballer who helped his national team win the 2006 African Cup of Nations. In the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, he played a key role in Egypt's success by scoring the winning goal in the finals. A controversial figure, Aboutrika's association with the Muslim Brotherhood has earned him a place in a terror list.

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Ramy Ashour
(Squash Player)
Ramy Ashour
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Birthdate: September 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Cairo

Ramy Ashour is a retired squash player who represented Egypt at several World Championships. Considered one of the best players in the history of squash, Ashour won three gold medals at World Championships and three gold medals at World Team Championships. Renowned for his unique style, Ramy Ashour is rated highly by several squash pundits and former players. 

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Mohamed El Nenny
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Mohamed El Nenny
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Birthdate: July 11, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: El-Mahalla El-Kubra

Mohamed El Nenny is an Egyptian football player best known for representing popular teams like Arsenal Football Club where he won the 2016–17 FA Cup. He is also an important member of the Egypt national team, having represented his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as well as the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017, 2019, and 2021.

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Ahmed Hossam
(Egyptian Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Striker)
Ahmed Hossam
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Birthdate: February 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Ahmed Hossam is an Egyptian former football player who scored 20 goals for Egypt in 51 games. He contributed immensely to Egypt's success, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006. He also played for popular clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax before announcing his retirement in 2013. Ahmed Hossam is currently working as a manager.     

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Mohamed Zidan
(Egyptian Retired Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Mohamed Zidan
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Birthdate: December 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port Said, Egypt

Mohamed Zidan is an Egyptian former football player who helped his national team win the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations in 2008 and 2010. Apart from his national team, which he represented from 2005 to 2012, Mohamed Zidan also played for popular clubs like Werder Bremen, Mainz 05, Hamburger SV, and Borussia Dortmund. 

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Nour El Sherbini
(Egyptian Professional Squash Player)
Nour El Sherbini
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Birthdate: November 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ahmed Elmohamady
(Egyptian Former Professional Footballer Who Played As a Right-Back)
Ahmed Elmohamady
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Birthdate: September 9, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt

Ahmed Elmohamady is an Egyptian football player who has played for popular clubs like Hull City and Aston Villa. An important player for the national team, Ahmed Elmohamady was part of the squads that emerged victorious at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008 and 2010.

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Ramadan Sobhi
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Ramadan Sobhi
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Birthdate: January 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Giza, Egypt

Ramadan Sobhi is an Egyptian footballer who has played for popular clubs and the national team. He gained national prominence after winning the Egyptian Premier League titles for Al Ahly during the 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19, and 2019–20 seasons. In 2020, he made headlines when he moved to Pyramids FC which shocked Al Ahly's board and fans.

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Mohamed Elshorbagy
(Egyptian-English Professional Squash Player)
Mohamed Elshorbagy
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Birthdate: January 12, 1991
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Shikabala
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Shikabala
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Birthdate: March 5, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Aswan, Egypt

Shikabala is an Egyptian football player best known for his association with the Egyptian club Zamalek where he is regarded as a legend! Counted among the most talented players in Egypt, Shikabala helped his national team win the prestigious African Cup of Nations in 2010.

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Amr Zaki
(Egyptian Retired Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Amr Zaki
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Birthdate: April 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Mansoura, Egypt

Amr Zaki is an Egyptian former football player who played for several clubs across Egypt, England, Russia, Turkey, and Kuwait. He scored 30 goals in 63 appearances for his national team and helped Egypt win the prestigious African Nations Cup in 2006 and 2008.   

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Ahmed Hassan
(Egyptian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)
Ahmed Hassan
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Birthdate: May 2, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Maghagha, Egypt

Ahmed Hassan is an Egyptian former football player who earned 184 caps for the Egypt national team which makes him the third-most capped international male football player in the history of the game. Counted among the best footballers in African football history, Ahmed Hassan helped his national team win the African Cup of Nations in 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010.

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Amr Warda
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger or Attacking Midfielder)
Amr Warda
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Birthdate: September 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt

Amr Warda is an Egyptian football player who has been representing the Egypt national team since 2015. He has also played for popular clubs like Al Ahly, winning the Egyptian Premier League for the 2013–14 season with the Cairo-based club.

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Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub
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Birthdate: March 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub is an Egyptian footballer who plays for the Egypt national team. Hassan was part of the national squad that won the runners-up trophy at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Hassan has also played for popular clubs like Braga and Olympiacos, helping the latter win the Super League Greece during the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons.

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Sam Morsy
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Sam Morsy
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Birthdate: September 10, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Sam Morsy is a football player and the current captain of the English club, Ipswich Town. Morsy has also been representing the Egypt national team since 2016. Although he was born in England, Sam Morsy chose to represent Egypt in international events as his father is Egyptian.

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Feryal Abdelaziz
(Egyptian Karateka and the First Female Egyptian to Have Won a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games)
Feryal Abdelaziz
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Birthdate: February 16, 1999
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
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Bassem Amin
(Chess player)
Bassem Amin
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Birthdate: September 9, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tanta, Egypt

Bassem Amin is an Egyptian professional chess player who received the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) title in 2006. He has won several tournaments and is the highest ranked player in Africa. Having graduated from the Tanta University, Bassem Amin is only one of five medical doctors to have achieved the chess grandmaster title. 

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Hossam Hassan
(Egyptian Professional Football Coach and Former Player Who Played as a Striker)
Hossam Hassan
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Birthdate: August 10, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Helwan, Cairo, Egyp

Hossam Hassan is an Egyptian former football player who competed in seven Africa Cup of Nations events out of which he won three. A prolific goalscorer, Hassan scored 83 goals in 176 games for Egypt; he is the current all-time top scorer for his country. Hossam Hassan is counted among the best players in the history of African football.

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Ahmed Fathy
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Full-back)
Ahmed Fathy
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Birthdate: November 10, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Benha, Egypt

Ahmed Fathy is an Egyptian football player who has represented popular clubs like Sheffield United and Al Ahly. He has also been an important player for Egypt since 2002 and has won more than 100 caps for his country. Ahmed Fathy has helped Egypt win important tournaments like Africa Cup of Nations and Nile Basin Tournament.

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Amr Shabana
(Former Egyptian Professional Squash Player)
Amr Shabana
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Birthdate: July 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Omar Gaber
(Egyptian Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder and Defender)
Omar Gaber
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Birthdate: January 30, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Omar Gaber is an Egyptian football player who helped his national team win the runner-up trophy of the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations in 2017. He has also played for popular clubs like Zamalek with which he won the Egypt Cup on three occasions and Egyptian Premier League once.

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Hedaya Malak
(Egyptian Taekwondo Practitioner)
Hedaya Malak
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Birthdate: April 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Nouran Gohar
(Egyptian Professional Squash Player)
Nouran Gohar
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Birthdate: September 30, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Egypt
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Hania El Hammamy
(Egyptian Professional Squash Player)
Hania El Hammamy
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Birthdate: September 1, 2000
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Mayar Sherif
(Tennis player)
Mayar Sherif
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Birthdate: May 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Mayar Sherif is an Egyptian professional tennis player who made history in 2020 when she became the first female player from Egypt to feature in a main draw of a Grand Slam by participating in French Open. She made headlines in 2021 when she became the first Egyptian female player to win a Grand Slam main-draw match at Australian Open.

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Essam El-Hadary
(Egyptian Goalkeeping Coach and Former Professional Footballer)
Essam El-Hadary
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Birthdate: January 15, 1973
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kafr El Battikh, Damietta, Egypt

Essam El-Hadary is an Egyptian former football player who played as a goalkeeper. One of the most decorated players in the history of Egyptian football, El Hadary won the Egyptian Premier League titles on eight occasions. During his illustrious career, he also won the Egyptian Super Cups, Egypt Cups, and CAF Champions League titles.

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Ihab Abdelrahman
(Egyptian Javelin Thrower)
Ihab Abdelrahman
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Birthdate: May 1, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kafr Saqr, El Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Hossam Ghaly
(Retired Egyptian Footballer Who Played as a Central Midfielder)
Hossam Ghaly
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Birthdate: October 21, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Biyala, Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt

Hossam Ghaly is a Egyptian former football player who earned 70 caps for Egypt between 2002 and 2016. He is best known for his association with the popular club Al Ahly with which he won the Egyptian Premier League on five occasions. He also won the Egypt Cup and Egyptian Super Cup thrice each between 2000 and 2017.

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Hassan Shehata
(Egyptian Former Professional Football Player Who Played as a Forward)
Hassan Shehata
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Birthdate: June 19, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kafr El Dawwar, Beheira, Egypt

Hassan Shehata is an Egyptian retired football player and manager. He is best known for his achievements as a manager; he led Egypt to three African Cup of Nations titles, becoming the first coach to win three successive titles. Hassan Shehata is also one of two coaches to lead his side to three Africa Cup titles.

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F. D. Amr Bey
(Egyptian Diplomat and Squash Player)
F. D. Amr Bey
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Birthdate: February 14, 1910
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Egypt
Died: November 23, 1988
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Hesham Mesbah
(Egyptian Judoka)
Hesham Mesbah
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Birthdate: March 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Mahmoud Karim
(Egyptian Squash Player)
Mahmoud Karim
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Birthdate: 1916 AD
Birthplace: Egypt
Died: 1999 AD
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Ahmed Alaaeldin
(Qatari Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Ahmed Alaaeldin
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Birthdate: January 31, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Egypt
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ali Gabr
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Ali Gabr
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Birthdate: January 10, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tanta, Egypt

Ali Gabr is an Egyptian football player who plays for the Egyptian national team. In 2017, he helped his national team win the runner-up trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations. Gabr is also known for his association with Zamalek with which he won the 2014–15 Egyptian Premier League, 2014–15 and 2015–16 Egypt Cup, and the 2016 Egyptian Super Cup.

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A. A. AbouTaleb
(Egyptian Squash Player)
A. A. AbouTaleb
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Birthplace: Egypt
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Ali Zein
(Egyptian Handball Player)
Ali Zein
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Birthdate: December 14, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Egypt

Ali Zein is an Egyptian professional handball player who plays for the Egyptian national team. He helped his national team win the 2016 and 2020 African Handball Nations Championship titles. At the 2018 African Championship, where his team finished second, Ali Zein was adjudged Best Player of the tournament. Ali Zein has also played for popular clubs like Al Ahly.

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Alexander Jakobsen
(Egyptian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Alexander Jakobsen
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Birthdate: March 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hvidovre, Denmark
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ahmed El-Ahmar
(Egyptian Handball Player)
Ahmed El-Ahmar
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Birthdate: January 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Giza, Egypt

Ahmed El-Ahmar is an Egyptian professional handball player who plays for the Egyptian national team as well as for popular clubs like Zamalek Handball Club and El Jaish Handball Team. Ahmed El-Ahmar is a successful player, having won seven Egyptian Handball League titles, five Egyptian Handball Cups, and four African Men's Handball Championship titles in his illustrious career so far.

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Mahmoud Reda
(Dancer, Choreographer)
Mahmoud Reda
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Birthdate: March 18, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
Died: July 10, 2020

Mahmoud Reda was an Egyptian choreographer and dancer. He is best remembered for co-founding the famous Reda Troupe, which consists of dancers and musicians. Some of his famous students include Dina Tala'at Sayed Muhammad, Randa Kamel, Mohamed Ghareb, and Keti Sharif. Mahmoud Reda was also a gymnast and competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, representing Egypt. 

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Ahmed El-Awady
(Egyptian Former Handball Player)
Ahmed El-Awady
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Birthdate: December 12, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Egypt

Ahmed El-Awady is an Egyptian retired handball player. He was part of the national handball team that took part in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. After his retirement, Ahmed El-Awady started working as an Uber driver in North Carolina, USA.

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Ibrahim Hamato
(Table tennis player)
Ibrahim Hamato
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Birthdate: July 1, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Damietta, Egypt
Ibrahim Hamato is an Egyptian professional Para table tennis player. After having lost both his arms in an accident at the age 10, Ibrahim practiced playing using his mouth. He has won several honors, including the silver medals at the 2011, 2013, and 2015 African Championships. He also represented his country in the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games.
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Ahmed Hassanein
(Fencer)
Ahmed Hassanein
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Birthdate: October 31, 1889
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
Died: February 19, 1946

Apart from being a talented fencer, who represented Egypt in Olympics twice, Ahmed Hassanein had also held important political posts under King Fuad I and was a tutor to his son, Farouk I. An Oxford alumnus, he also went on expeditions in the Libyan desert and discovered an unknown oasis.

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Yahia Omar
(Egyptian Handball Player Who Plays as a Right Back)
Yahia Omar
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Birthdate: September 9, 1997
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Giza, Egypt

Yahia Omar is an Egyptian professional handball player. He was part of the Egyptian national team that won the silver medal at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. He has also represented the senior team at the 2017, 2019, and 2021 IHF Men's Handball World Championship. Yahia Omar has also played for popular clubs like Gezira Sporting Club and Telekom Veszprém.

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Assem Marei
(Basketball player)
Assem Marei
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Birthdate: June 16, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Giza, Egypt

Assem Marei is an Egyptian basketball player currently affiliated with Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The son of two former professional basketball players, he was introduced to the sport early on. He joined the national team at the age of 16 and then proceeded to join the Egyptian side Zamalek SC. 

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Yehia El-Deraa
(Egyptian Handball Player Who Plays as a Left back and Centre back)
Yehia El-Deraa
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Birthdate: July 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Yehia El-Deraa is an Egyptian handball player who represented the nation at the World Men's Handball Championship in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. He also participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Currently, he is associated with Zamalek SC and also plays for the Egyptian national team. He won the gold medal at the 2020 African Men's Handball Championship. 

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Ahmed Hesham
(Egyptian Handball Player)
Ahmed Hesham
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Birthdate: May 15, 2000
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Ahmed Hesham is an Egyptian professional handball player. He achieved national prominence in 2019 when he won the MVP award at the Men's Youth World Handball Championship. He also represented his country at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Ahmed Hesham also plays for the French handball club USAM Nîmes Gard.

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Ashraf Helmy
(Table tennis player)
Ashraf Helmy
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Birthdate: April 24, 1967
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Ashraf Helmy is an Egyptian professional table tennis player best known for representing his country at the 1988, 1992, and 2000 Olympics. He is also known as the father of Yousra Helmy, who competed in the women's team table tennis event at the 2016 Olympics. She also represented Egypt at the 2020 Olympics.

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Karim Handawy
(Egyptian Handball Player Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Karim Handawy
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Birthdate: May 1, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Karim Handawy is an Egyptian professional handball player. He represented his country at the World Men's Handball Championship in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. In 2016, he participated in the Summer Olympics in Rio, and four years later, he took part in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He currently plays for Zamalek SC (handball) and the Egyptian national team.