AUC Office of Athletics

Congratulations to our exceptional member, Aya Abbass, AUC alumna and former captain of our Para Swimming Team, on her remarkable achievement of being elected as a member of the Athletes’ Affairs Committee at the Egyptian Paralympic Committee. 👏🇪🇬
Aya’s journey has always been defined by dedication, leadership, and a commitment to empowering others. Today, she takes on a new role where her voice and experience will help shape the future of para sports in Egypt.

We are incredibly proud to see one of our own continue to break barriers and lead with purpose. Your AUC family is cheering you on every step of the way.

Congratulations, Aya! We wish you every success in this well-deserved role and look forward to seeing the positive impact you’ll make.

🥉 Proud moment for the AUC Eagles! 💙🦅

Congratulations to our student-athlete, Moustafa Hamada, on an outstanding achievement, securing 3rd Place in the African Judo Championship in the Junior -66 kg category! 🥋🌍

Your dedication, resilience, and fighting spirit continue to inspire us all. We are incredibly proud to see you represent AUC and Egypt on the continental stage.

Keep chasing greatness—this is only the beginning! 💪

🏆 THE CHAMPIONS OF EGYPT: AUC Sweeps the Annual BEST Sporting Awards 2025/2026! 🇪🇬🦅

Big congratulations are in order for The American University in Cairo (AUC) for an absolutely historic night at the Annual BEST Sporting Awards 2025/2026!

Proving once again that excellence knows no boundaries—whether in the classroom or on the field—AUC has officially solidified its spot at the pinnacle of university sports.

Join us in celebrating our incredible champions who dominated the awards:
🥇 Best University in Egypt in Sports – Taking home the ultimate crown as the #1 athletic institution in the nation!

🏀 Best Universities Team Achievements – Shaking up the world stage! A massive shoutout to the AUC Women’s Basketball Team for capturing the Gold Medal at the World Interuniversities Championship (WIUC) in Barcelona (November 2025).

🌟 2nd Best Female Athlete – Celebrated hoops star Zeina Hossam, who was named the tournament MVP at the WIUC 2025 in Barcelona for her legendary performance.

🏊‍♀️ Best Para Athlete – The inspiring Aya Ayman, proud AUC Alumna, continues to pave the way and make the entire nation proud.

🥇 Best Junior Athlete in Egypt – AUC Freshman and Squash prodigy Amina Orfi, fresh off claiming the World Squash Championship 2026 title!

From our freshmen to our alumni, this is what dedication, grit, and true sportsmanship look like. Thank you for raising the AUC flag high, both locally and internationally! 🦅🔴⚫

History. Made. 👑🏆
A huge congratulations to our very own Amina Orfi, our freshman student, for an unforgettable achievement that has shaken the world of squash! 🌍✨

🥇 PSA Women’s World Champion
🌟 World No. 1
🔥 Youngest Women’s World Champion of all time
🎾 Longest PAR11 match in Women’s World Championship history
👑 First woman ever to hold BOTH the World Junior Championship & PSA World Championship titles simultaneously

Amina, your passion, determination, and fearless spirit continue to inspire us all. You didn’t just win titles — you rewrote history. 💫
We are beyond proud to celebrate this extraordinary milestone and cannot wait to see what’s next for our champion. ❤️🇪🇬

Leading with strength and winning with pride 🥇🔥

We are thrilled to celebrate our student and Chair of the Athletes Committee, Adham Elsheikh, for his outstanding achievement at the Taekwondo National Championship! 🇪🇬

🥇 Gold Medal in the 87kg category

A true example of leadership, discipline, and determination—both on and off the mat. Your hard work continues to set the standard and inspire everyone around you! 💪✨

Keep pushing boundaries and making us proud, Adham! 👊🔥

Rising to greatness 🏆🔥

We are beyond proud to celebrate Mahmoud Ashraf, our alumni, for his incredible performance at the North African Championships in Libya! 🇱🇾

🥇 Gold Medal in the Team Event
🥈 Silver Medal in the Singles Event

And that’s not all… he’s officially qualified for the African Championships in Morocco this October! 🌍✨

Your dedication, passion, and hard work continue to inspire us all. Keep shining and making us proud, Mahmoud! 💪🇪🇬

🎾🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes to represent AUC on the padel court? This is YOUR moment.

We’re calling all advanced-level padel players to step up and compete for a spot on the official AUC Padel Team—set to represent AUC in top local & international tournaments 🌍💪
💥 TRYOUT DETAILS 💥

👩 Female Players
📅 Wednesday, April 29 (Tomorrow!)
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 AUC Padel Tennis Courts

👨 Male Players
📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 AUC Padel Tennis Courts

Resignation link in bio!

This is more than just a tryout—it’s your chance to prove your skills, game IQ, and competitive edge 🧠⚡
✅ Technical ability
✅ Match performance
✅ Tactical awareness
✅ Winning mindset
🚀 Ready to rise to the challenge? Register now through the link in bio & confirm your attendance!
See you on court 👊🎾

Excellence showcased on Egyptian soil 🇪🇬✨

At the UIPM World Cup at Cairo International Stadium, our athletes showed what it truly means to represent with heart and determination.

Shoutout to our international student Pitropia Abdel Jalil Barakat and our alumna Haidy Adel Morsy for their incredible presence and performance on the world stage 👏🌍

Your dedication continues to inspire our entire community—keep pushing, keep shining! 💪🔥


📸 Photos taken by our work study photographer

🔥 Get ready to move, AUC! 🔥

Our April Fitness Classes Schedule is here—starting this Sunday, March 29! 💪✨

Whether you’re looking to build strength, boost your energy, or just have fun staying active, we’ve got something for everyone. 🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Let’s make April strong, active, and unstoppable 🚀

Golden moment on the global stage! 🥇🌍

Abdelrahman Youssef Shebib, from the AUC Athletics Office, claimed gold at the New Delhi 2026 Para Athletics Grand Prix 💪🔥

Pride, perseverance, and true AUC spirit — inspiring excellence on and off the field! 💙