Dr. Hend Eid, a member of Egypt’s Classification Committee, has departed for Angola to participate in the African Wheelchair Basketball World Cup qualifiers, in a step that reflects the Egyptian Federation’s commitment, under the leadership of May Zein Eldin, to developing the classification system and enhancing the efficiency of Egyptian professionals through direct international exposure.
This participation coincides with the official launch of Egypt’s Classification Committee, following its accreditation by international classifier Lolita Kreig, marking an important milestone toward organizing the classification process locally in line with the latest international standards and keeping pace with the sport’s global development.
The committee includes a distinguished group of experts, headed by Eng. Alaa El-Nady, Board Member of the Federation, and includes:
- Dr. Amr El-Sayed (Physiotherapist)
- Dr. Haged Hany (Sports Medicine Consultant)
- Captain Mohamed Raafat (International wheelchair table tennis player)
- Captain Walid Galal (Minya Club player)
This initiative reflects the federation’s strategic vision to build an integrated system that combines scientific expertise with practical application, contributing to the development of the sport and strengthening Egypt’s competitiveness at both continental and international levels.