Preview: Tough day for Egypt teams in Football, Volleyball and Beach Volleyball

Egyptian teams are set for a busy schedule on Tuesday, with the U-23 Football team facing Spain, while both the Volleyball and Beach Volleyball teams will compete against their Italian counterparts in their respective events.

Ahram Online , Monday 29 Jul 2024,

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Egypt's midfielder #17 Mohamed Elneny kicks the ball as Uzbekistan's midfielder #17 Diyor Kholmatov defends in the men's group C football match between Uzbekistan and Egypt during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes on July 27, 2024. AFP

 

Second in Group C with four points, the Egypt U-23 team must avoid a loss when they face group leaders Spain, who have a perfect six points to secure their spot in the next round.

Egypt began their Olympic campaign with a goalless draw against the Dominican Republic before securing a 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the next.

However, the Egyptians have yet to impress in these games.

Egypt currently hold the second spot in the group with four points, trailing Spain by two points and leading Uzbekistan by three points.

The Volleyball team faces a tough challenge against Italy, the 2023 European runners-up, after opening their Group stage with a 3-0 defeat to the European Champions, Poland, on Saturday.

The Egypt women's Beach Volleyball team, comprised of Doaa El-Ghobashi and Marwa Magdy will also take one Italy.

Italy are still present but this time in fencing as the Egypt women epee team will face them in the quarter-finals.

They hope to compensate their 2-0 loss (21-14, 21-19) in their first match against Brazil on Sunday.

Rower Abdel-Khalek El-Banna continues his campaign as he progresses to the quarter-finals of the Men's Single Sculls event, while shooter Maggy Ashmawi embarks on her mission in the Women's Trap event.

Judoka Abdelrahman Mohamed Abdelghany (-81kg) faces a tough task against Frenchman Alpha Djalo, who clinched the Bronze in the 2023 European Championships.

Boxer Abdel-Rahman Orabi kicks off his journey in the 80 kg event as Egypt's athletes strive to make their mark at the Tokyo Olympics.

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