President Sisi opens U 19 Basketball World Cup

CAIRO – 1 July 2017: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi opens U19 Basketball World Cup in Cairo Staduim indoor hall 1 on Saturday.

Cairo hosts the competition from the first to the ninth July for the first time in the competition history.



President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi speaks during the openin of the U 19 Basketball World Cup on July 1- Press photo



Sisi speaks during the opening of the U 19 Basketball World Cup on July 1- Press photo



President Sisi speaks during the openin of the U 19 Basketball World Cup on July 1- Press photo


Egyptian fans put their hopes on the experienced Spanish coach, Juan Orenga, to achieve a good result in the World Cup.

Egypt plays Puerto Rico in their first match in Group B, Egyptian fans hope to start the competition with a win.

Egypt plays in group B alongside Puerto Rico, Germany and Lithuania.
Six matches played this Saturday but Egypt’s first match will be the official opening of the competition.



Sisi (R) shakes hands with Minister of Sports (L) - Press photo



Sisi opens the U 19 Basketball World Cup on July 1- Press photo