Cairo: Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil congratulated Egyptian foil fencer Abdel-Rahman Tolba for clinching the silver medal at the 2026 Junior (U20) and Cadet (U17) Fencing World Championships, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 1-9. The minister praised Tolba's outstanding performance throughout the tournament, emphasizing that this achievement highlights the remarkable progress of fencing in Egypt and elevates the status of Egyptian athletes on the international stage. According to State Information Service Egypt, Tolba secured the silver medal after a challenging final match against Hong Kong's Lam Ho Long, with a score of 15-5. Despite the loss in the final, Tolba showcased strong performances and an impressive streak of victories leading up to the decisive match.