South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak inaugurated the international sports festival Iron Star Egypt in Sharm El-Sheikh, reinforcing Egypt’s push to position itself as a leading destination for sports tourism at both regional and global levels.
The opening ceremony was held at one of the hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh and marked the official launch of one of the most prominent international endurance events hosted in Egypt this year.
The championship comes in line with directives from Egypt’s political leadership to expand sports tourism and strengthen coordination among state institutions to ensure the success of major international events. Officials say such initiatives play a key role in promoting comprehensive development in South Sinai, in accordance with Egypt Vision 2030.
During the event, Governor Mubarak attended the start of the women’s running race, one of the competition’s headline contests, and personally presented medals to the winning female athletes, praising their performance and the high level of organization.
Iron Star Egypt has attracted around 1,000 competitors from 16 different nationalities, competing across multiple disciplines. Organizers said the strong international turnout reflects growing global interest in Egypt as a destination for endurance sports and outdoor competitions.
The event unfolded amid a highly organized atmosphere, showcasing Sharm El-Sheikh’s capacity to host major international sporting events and reinforcing its reputation as a world-class tourism and sports hub.
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