Ahmed Hesham Reaches Fencing World Cup Final in the New Administrative Capital

Egyptian fencer Ahmed Hesham has reached the final of the Fencing World Cup currently taking place in the New Administrative Capital. The tournament, which began on November 12, has seen high-level competition as athletes from 42 countries vie for titles. By advancing to the final match, Ahmed Hesham has guaranteed at least a silver medal for the Egyptian national team.

The Path to the Final

Ahmed Hesham navigated a challenging bracket to secure his position in the championship match. In the round of 64, Ahmed Hesham defeated Tamon Yoshida of Japan with a score of 15-7. The momentum continued into the round of 32, where Ahmed Hesham defeated Shaotong Lu of China 15-14. In the round of 16, Ahmed Hesham secured a 15-10 victory against Friedrich Kindler of Germany.

The competition intensified during the quarterfinals, where Ahmed Hesham defeated Kristian Rab of Hungary 15-13. Following this, Ahmed Hesham faced Dari Lukashin of the USA in the semifinals, winning the match 15-14. This victory propelled Ahmed Hesham into the final match for the gold medal, where he will face Pavel Grauden of Russia.

Tournament Overview and Context

The Fencing World Cup in the New Administrative Capital is a significant event for the region. According to Egyptian media reports, the International Fencing Federation granted Egypt the right to host this tournament because of the country's success in organizing previous international sporting events. The event has attracted approximately 390 male and female athletes to compete on the international stage.

The individual competitions are scheduled to conclude on November 15, 2026. Following the individual events, the tournament will transition to team-based competition. The men's and women's team competitions are scheduled to take place on November 16, 2026.

What Happens Next

The focus now shifts to the gold medal match between Ahmed Hesham and Pavel Grauden. While Ahmed Hesham has already secured a silver medal for Egypt through his advancement, the final match will determine if he can claim the championship title. The conclusion of these individual events marks a major milestone for the tournament before the team competitions begin the following day.

Glossary

• New Administrative Capital — The New Administrative Capital is a city that was officially inaugurated in 2024. It was officially renamed The New Capital on 8 November 2025.
• Fencing World Cup — The Fencing World Cup is an international fencing competition held by the International Fencing Federation. It consists of various events contested each season for different weapons and team competitions.
• International Fencing Federation — The International Fencing Federation (FIE) is the organization that holds the Fencing World Cup. It granted Egypt the right to host the tournament.