Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated the Olympic swimming pool at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Port Said University, in the presence of university leaders and distinguished guests. The pool was named after Youssef Abdel Malek, commemorating his memory.
The ceremony featured impressive diving show by faculty students, who raised the flags of Egypt and Port Said University. The event also marked the launch of the “Engaz” company, alongside a simulated drowning rescue using dummies and assistive devices, and a 50-meter mono-fin race.
In the diving pool, students performed from fixed and mobile diving platforms under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Magdy Abu Aram, Assist Prof. Dr. Ahmed Alaa, and Assistant Lecturer Karim Abu Aram.
In the multi-purpose indoor hall, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Qader, welcomed attendees and oversaw a series of artistic and athletic performances:
“Builders of the Pyramids” – Exercises inspired by ancient Egyptian heritage.
“The Story of Port Said
Struggle” – A reenactment of the Suez Canal digging and nationalization, accompanied by the simsimiyya, a traditional stringed instrument.
“Hands” – An artistic tableau highlighting student harmony.
Port Said University’s Achievements – A coordinated showcase of the university’s most prominent accomplishments.
The events were organized under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Dr. Amr El-Sayed El-Tafahni, with the active participation of faculty members, the faculty secretary, and all staff, reflecting the distinguished image of the Faculty of Sports Sciences.
