• Contribute
    BECOME A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
    If you would like to contribute regularly to CairoScene please send your CV and writing samples to info@cairoscene.com
    CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE
    If you have an article up your sleeve that you think is perfect for publication on CairoScene, fill in the form below, paste in your article and upload any relevant photos. If we think you're article works you'll be contacted with a publication date!
    Contribute An Article
  • Suggest Event
  • BookMark
  • Subscribe
Previous Post
Kuwait’s Faith Capital Invests in KSA Grocery E-Commerce Platform Nana
Next Post
KSA’s Intelmatix Closes Investment from MENA’s Largest VC Fund STV

Egypt's Mohamed Kisho Wins Olympic Bronze in Greco-Roman Wrestling

The medal marks the first for an Egyptian athlete in Gerco-Roman Wrestling since Karam Gaber’s silver medal win at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Date
05/08/2021 00:00
Mohamed Ibrahim El-Sayed, aka ‘Kisho’, is bringing home the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after defeating Russian world champion Artem Surkov in Greco-Roman Wrestling in the 67kg bracket.

Kisho kickstarted the year by claiming the gold medal in the 72kg event at the Matteo Pellicone International Championship in Rome last January, foreshadowing what could be a year of accolades for the Egyptian wrestler.

The medal marks the first for an Egyptian athlete in Gerco-Roman Wrestling since Karam Gaber’s silver medal win at the 2012 Olympics in London.
MORE FROM THIS WRITER
Egyptian National IDs Could Soon Include Organ Donation Preference

Egyptian National IDs Could Soon Include Organ Donation Preference

29 Sep 2022
The initiative coincides with the Egyptian government’s efforts to establish the [...]
Ministry of Tourism's New Video Celebrates 200 Years of Egyptology

Ministry of Tourism's New Video Celebrates 200 Years of Egyptology

28 Sep 2022
The campaign sheds light on everything ancient Egyptian civilisation has brought to [...]
Egyptian Champion Samar Hamza Tops United World Wrestling Rankings

Egyptian Champion Samar Hamza Tops United World Wrestling Rankings

28 Sep 2022
At 27 years old, Hamza’s career marks her as a pioneer in Egyptian women’s [...]
Two Classic Egyptian Films Restored for Red Sea Intl Film Festival

Two Classic Egyptian Films Restored for Red Sea Intl Film Festival

28 Sep 2022
This December, the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah [...]
RELATED ARTICLES
Egyptian National IDs Could Soon Include Organ Donation Preference

Egyptian National IDs Could Soon Include Organ Donation Preference

29 Sep 2022
The initiative coincides with the Egyptian government’s efforts to establish the [...]
Ministry of Tourism's New Video Celebrates 200 Years of Egyptology

Ministry of Tourism's New Video Celebrates 200 Years of Egyptology

28 Sep 2022
The campaign sheds light on everything ancient Egyptian civilisation has brought to [...]
Egyptian Champion Samar Hamza Tops United World Wrestling Rankings

Egyptian Champion Samar Hamza Tops United World Wrestling Rankings

28 Sep 2022
At 27 years old, Hamza’s career marks her as a pioneer in Egyptian women’s [...]
World Tourism Day Marked With New Library at Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

World Tourism Day Marked With New Library at Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

28 Sep 2022
Throughout the day, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also cancelled entrance [...]
Week Month Year

7 Cafes in Cairo That Can Kickstart Your Influencer Career

There’s nothing like a pretty cup of coffee to elevate your mood (and your Instagram feed). [...]

15 Speakers You Cannot Miss at the Creative Industry Summit

The 14th edition of the Creative Industry Summit, the region’s largest event spotlighting everything related to Egypt’s creative economy, [...]

Explore Egypt's Natural Landscapes With Eco Egypt's Green Travel Kit

Cease the haphazard packing, ditch the environmentally damaging plastic bags and dive into Eco Egypt’s green travel kit. [...]

Premier Padel Comes to Africa For First Time in Egypt

The International Padel federation is setting foot in Egypt with Africa’s first Premier Padel tournament. [...]

Mother Naked is the Skincare Brand Bottling Up a Sunkissed Glow

Bid white casts farewell because local skincare/makeup hybrid brand ‘Mother Naked’ is here to rectify the damage. [...]

Local-Brand 'Golds and Bees' Makes Honey Infused Curly Hair Products

Home-grown brand ‘Golds and Bees’ offers itself as an escape from the vicious cycle of heat through a selection of honey infused products [...]

The Arab Stars Spotted at 79th Edition of Venice Intl Film Festival

A slew of Arab stars, directors and presenters have been spotted turning heads at this year’s edition of the Venice International Film [...]

Looking Back on the Life of Queen Elizabeth II & Egyptian Independence

CairoScene Senior Editor John Bishara looks back on the life of Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of Egyptian history, and the crucial [...]

Egypt Rises to 53rd Place in 2021 Global Knowledge Index

UNDP's annual Global Knowledge Index summarises knowledge performance of countries in terms of higher education, research, development, [...]

Egypt Jumps 13 Places in Global Talent Competitiveness Index

In particular, Egypt had made huge gains within the index’s sublists for vocational and technical skills for its income group, where it [...]

USAID & EBRD Agree to Support Cultural Tourism in Cairo & Luxor

The project will support heritage and sustainable tourism by encouraging private investment in public heritage tourism projects, with a [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

15 Speakers You Cannot Miss at the Creative Industry Summit

The 14th edition of the Creative Industry Summit, the region’s largest event spotlighting everything related to Egypt’s creative economy, [...]

Explore Egypt's Natural Landscapes With Eco Egypt's Green Travel Kit

Cease the haphazard packing, ditch the environmentally damaging plastic bags and dive into Eco Egypt’s green travel kit. [...]

Crossing Borders & Stitches: The Red Dress is Showcased in Egypt

After 13 years, The Red Dress project returns to Egypt where 50 Bedouin women worked on its largest commission. [...]

Local Brand Bulga is Modernising Egypt’s Traditional Bulgha Shoes

By preserving the traditional bulgha shoe, Bulga spotlights centuries of Egyptian women’s craftsmanship. [...]

Tiktok Famous Asian Dessert Makers MōMochi Launch Mooncakes

Renowned boba experts MōMochi dropped specialty mooncakes in honour of the upcoming autumn festival. [...]

Cairokee’s New Album ‘Roma’ Tops All Music Platforms in Egypt

Egyptian indie rock band Cairokee is currently on tour in the US, where they’re playing Roma live for the first time. [...]

Egyptian National IDs Could Soon Include Organ Donation Preference

The initiative coincides with the Egyptian government’s efforts to establish the largest organ transplant centre in the Middle East. [...]

Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B

The new funds will be used to fuel the startup’s global growth, as in-person dining recovers from the pandemic. [...]

follow CairoScene