Mahmoud Kamal Mahajoub

Women weightlifters among most popular Egyptian Olympians

Egyptian fans already had a taste of Olympic glory last week, when Alaaeldin Abouelkassem captured a silver medal in men’s fencing. But the most anticipated event for Egyptians might have been weightlifting, and the team of eight lifters who competed in these Olympic Games included three women.

Egypt Fields Female Weightlifters at the London Olympics

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