African shooting championships

Egypt International Olympic City:  Egyptian shooters dominated the 50-meter 3-position competitions with two gold medals during the ongoing 16th African Shooting Championships.

In the final of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions, Egypt swept the podium with Ibrahim Korayiem taking the gold and booking an Olympic berth for Paris 2024. His teammates Magdi Hafez and Mostafa Kodous earned silver and bronze respectively.

"It is an indescribable feeling to secure a ticket to Paris 2024," Korayiem told Xinhua after the final.