Announcement Made During a Prestigious Ceremony Held in Collaboration with United Sports Company to Honor Egypt’s Handball Champions
MIDAR continues its commitment to Egyptian Handball as Master Sponsor of three Major International Championships to be hosted in Egypt in 2027
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting Egyptian sports and nurturing national talent, particularly in handball, MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, the master developer of Mostakbal City and MADA in New Cairo, announced the continuation of its support for Egypt’s national handball teams and its role as Master Sponsor of three major international handball championships set to be hosted in Egypt in 2027.
The announcement was made during a press conference held in collaboration with United Sports Company at VIBES in Mostakbal City. On the sidelines of the event, MIDAR hosted a special ceremony to honor Egypt’s handball champions in recognition of their outstanding achievements in continental and international competitions.
Held under the theme “From Egypt to the World,” the event brought together a distinguished gathering of sports leaders and prominent figures. At the event, Eng. Ayman ElKousey CEO and Managing Director of MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development welcomed, Dr. Hassan Moustafa, President of the International Handball Federation (IHF); Khaled Fathy, President of the Egyptian Handball Federation; and Mohamed Yehia Lotfy, Chairman of United Sports Company. The event also welcomed national team players, sports officials, and media representatives.
The conference also witnessed the announcement that Egypt will host three major international handball tournaments next year. These include the “MIDAR Grand 6” in January 2027, the “MIDAR Club World Championship” in October 2027, and the “MIDAR World 8 Cup” in November 2027. The tournaments represent a valuable addition to Egypt’s international sporting calendar, reflecting confidence in the country’s organizational capabilities and sports infrastructure. They also highlight the private sector’s role in supporting the sports sector and further strengthening Egypt’s position as a destination for major international sporting events.
These tournaments mark a significant addition to Egypt’s international sporting calendar and reflect growing confidence in the country’s organizational capabilities, advanced sports infrastructure, and ability to host world-class international sporting events. Furthermore, they highlight the private sector’s role in supporting national sports and strengthening Egypt’s position as a leading destination for major sporting events.
On the sidelines of the event, MIDAR honored Egypt’s handball champions in recognition of their exceptional achievements on the continental and international stages. The honorees included the senior men’s national team, crowned African champions and ranked fifth at the IHF Men’s World Championship, as well as Egypt’s Mediterranean Games gold medal-winning team.
The ceremony also celebrated the achievements of Egypt’s U-20 and U-18 men’s national teams, born in 2006 and 2008 respectively, following their victories at the African Championships. In addition, the U-18 women’s national team, born in 2008, was recognized for securing fourth place at the World Championship.
The event also featured a special tribute to Dr. Hassan Moustafa, President of the International Handball Federation, in recognition of his distinguished career and invaluable contributions to the advancement of handball both in Egypt and internationally.
In turn, United Sports Company honored Eng. Ayman ElKousey, CEO and Managing Director of MIDAR, in recognition of the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting Egyptian handball and backing the national teams across various international competitions.
A special tribute was also dedicated to the late Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Amin, former President of the Egyptian Handball Federation. In recognition of his enduring legacy and remarkable contributions to the sport, United Sports Company honored his family, celebrating his pivotal role in the development of Egyptian handball and the achievements realized under his leadership.
In his remarks during the conference, Eng. Ayman ElKousey, CEO and Managing Director of MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, emphasized that supporting Egyptian sports represents one of the key pillars of MIDAR’s vision for sustainability and community development. He stated that the company’s role in serving the community extends beyond delivering integrated urban developments to contributing to the empowerment of future generations, supporting emerging talents, and creating opportunities that drive sustainable and positive impact.
ElKousey added that, over the past two years, MIDAR has been keen to support Egypt’s national handball teams in collaboration with United Sports Company, contributing to their journey and helping them achieve remarkable successes on the international stage. He further noted that the achievements of Egypt’s handball champions are a source of great national pride, reaffirming MIDAR’s commitment to honoring and supporting athletes who serve as inspiring role models for future generations.
ElKousey also highlighted that Egypt’s hosting of three major international handball tournaments in 2027 marks an important milestone in strengthening the country’s position as a leading destination for global sporting events. He praised the close cooperation between the Ministry of Youth and Sports, sports federations, and United Sports Company in creating an integrated ecosystem that supports athletic excellence and international success.
For his part, Mr. Mohamed Yehia Lotfy, Chairman of United Sports Company, expressed his pride in the successive achievements of Egypt’s national handball teams, emphasizing that the event reflects the importance of strategic partnerships between sports institutions and the private sector in supporting champions and national teams.
He noted that United Sports Company continues to play a vital role in supporting Egyptian sports federations and national teams by providing the resources and opportunities needed to sustain sporting success. He also praised MIDAR’s longstanding commitment to Egyptian handball and its belief in the importance of investing in athletes as ambassadors for Egypt and partners in realizing the nation’s sporting ambitions.
Lotfy further expressed his pride in welcoming world-class handball champions to Egypt in November 2027, which will witness the launch of a mini world championship featuring the largest prize pool in the history of handball.
It is worth noting that supporting the national handball teams has been the result of an integrated system of continuous efforts, planning, and support, in which sponsors have played a pivotal role in providing the essential elements for success. At the forefront are the United Sports Company and MIDAR, which have set an example of effective partnership in supporting Egyptian sports, driven by their belief in the champions’ capabilities and commitment to investing in sporting talent, thereby enhancing their opportunities to continue achieving success on the world’s podiums.
