Table Tennis Competitions – Port Said Branch
As part of the student activities plan at the Port Said Branch, table tennis competitions were organized for students from various colleges of the Academy, under the supervision and organization of the Sports Affairs Department at the Port Said Branch.
The competitions witnessed strong participation from male and female students of the Port Said Branch, who demonstrated outstanding performance and high sportsmanship, amid an atmosphere of enthusiasm, fair competition, and positive interaction among all participants.
First-Semester Five-a-Side Football Cup
Academic Year 2025/2026
As part of the Academy’s efforts to support sports activities, encourage students to practice sports, and promote fair competition and teamwork, the First-Semester Five-a-Side Football Cup was organized during the academic year 2025/2026.
Each team consisted of seven players:
5 starting players.
2 substitute players.
First Port Said Universities Chess Championship
The First Port Said Universities Chess Championship was organized in cooperation with the Egyptian Chess Federation and the Port Said and Damietta Chess Region.
The championship witnessed outstanding participation from male and female students representing 15 universities, with a total of 56 male students and 5 female students participating. The competitions were conducted according to the Swiss System over seven rounds.
The championship featured a high technical level and strong competition among the students, characterized by enthusiasm, creativity, fair play, and excellent sportsmanship. The participants demonstrated a level of performance that exceeded expectations in the sport of chess.
The first round began at 4:00 p.m., while the seventh and final round was held at 8:30 p.m., following seven rounds of strong and exciting competition.
Championship Results
Men’s Competition
First Place:
Mahmoud Saad Attia – Galala University, Faculty of Physical Therapy.
Second Place:
Fady Victor – Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Port Said Branch.
Third Place:
Islam Ahmed Refaat – Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
Women’s Competition
First Place:
Parthena Ayman Fahim – East Port Said University.
Second Place:
Rahma Ashraf Abdel Mohsen – East Port Said University.
Third Place:
Menna Ali Abdel Aal.
At the conclusion of the championship, prizes and certificates of appreciation were presented to the participating and winning students in recognition of their outstanding performances throughout the competitions.
The Head of the Port Said Chess Region, the organizers, and the referees of the Egyptian Chess Federation were also honored in appreciation of their efforts in organizing and managing the championship.
All participants expressed their appreciation for the championship’s high level of organization and emphasized the importance of repeating this outstanding sporting event in the future, contributing to the promotion and development of chess among students of Egyptian universities.
Practical Training for Premier League Referees
A practical training session was conducted for Premier League referees using the latest technologies and modern training methods, as part of the activities of the Referees Project Camp 2026.
The camp was held at the football field of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport – Port Said Branch, as part of the Academy’s efforts to develop the refereeing system and enhance referees’ competencies through practical training and professional preparation using the latest training techniques and methods.
Second Round of Table Tennis Competitions
As part of the student activities plan, the second round of the table tennis competitions for students of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport was held and organized by the Sports Affairs Department at the Port Said Branch.
The competition witnessed the participation of 41 students, amid strong competition characterized by enthusiasm and sportsmanship among all participants.
First Place:
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Kamel
Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Second Place:
Amr Ayman Karim
Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
The Sports Affairs Department extends its sincere congratulations to the winning students and wishes them continued success, while wishing all our students better luck in the upcoming competitions.
Recreational Sports Day for Port Said Branch Students
As part of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport’s commitment to supporting student activities, the Sports Affairs Department organized a recreational sports day for students of the Port Said Branch.
The day featured an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment, with outstanding student participation, providing an enjoyable and engaging sporting experience while strengthening communication, cooperation, and
AAST FITNESS CUP 2025
University Fitness Cup
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, the Sports Affairs Department at the Port Said Branch organized the AAST FITNESS CUP 2025 on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Academy’s premises in Port Fouad.
Competition System
The championship included a series of physical exercises suitable for participants with an intermediate level of physical fitness. The competition was conducted over three qualifying rounds.
First Round:
All participants took part, with 15 participants qualifying for the second round.
Second Round:
The qualifiers from the first round competed, with 7 participants qualifying for the final round from both the men’s and women’s categories.
Final Round:
The final stage included 3 male winners and 3 female winners.
Men’s Results
First Place:
Mo’men El-Sayed El-Araby Mohamed
Computer Institute – Damietta University.
Second Place:
Mohamed Mohamed Eid Abu Gouda
Faculty of International Transport and Logistics – AAST Port Said Branch.
Third Place:
Karim Ashraf Lotfy Mostafa Nada
Institute of Technical Studies – AAST Port Said Branch.
Women’s Results
First Place:
Roa Khaled Anwar
Faculty of Commerce – Port Said University.
Second Place:
Tasbeeh Masad Rakha
Faculty of Specific Education – Port Said University.
Third Place:
Nada Ahmed Samir
Faculty of Sports Sciences – Port Said University.
Awards
The first-place winners in both the men’s and women’s categories received championship cups. Medals were also awarded to the top three winners in both categories, in addition to cash prizes.
Certificates of participation were presented to all male and female students who took part in the championship, in recognition of their participation and to encourage them to continue practicing sports and maintaining physical fitness.
Sports Day for Students from AAST Branches
In implementation of the directives of Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, emphasizing the importance of enhancing student participation in student activities, particularly sports activities, students from the Port Said Branch participated in the Sports Day organized by the Sports Affairs Department at the Academy’s Main Branch in Alexandria on Thursday, 4 December.
The Sports Day witnessed outstanding student participation from several Academy branches, including Port Said Branch, Smart Village Branch, Sheraton Branch, and Alamein Branch.
Students competed in a number of sports and activities, including football, basketball, padel tennis, and volleyball.
The students expressed their happiness with participating in the Sports Day, emphasizing the importance of such events in promoting cooperation and sportsmanship and providing opportunities for interaction among students from different Academy branches.
The day was filled with enthusiasm and sportsmanship, providing students with a memorable sporting experience combining activity, entertainment, and fair competition.
Closing of the Friendly Ramadan Five-a-Side Football Tournament
The Sports Affairs Department at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport – Port Said Branch organized a friendly Ramadan five-a-side football tournament, held on the Academy’s fields from 9 to 15 March.
The tournament featured an outstanding atmosphere of enthusiasm, sporting competition, and a spirit of friendship among the participants. The matches were played in a friendly atmosphere characterized by sportsmanship and cooperation among all teams.
The organization of this tournament reflects the Academy’s commitment to supporting student and sports activities, which contribute to strengthening social ties among students, faculty members, and staff at the Port Said Branch, while fostering communication and a sense of belonging among all members of the Academy community.
AAST Port Said Branch Football Cup Awards Ceremony
As part of the Academy’s efforts to support sports and student activities at the Port Said Branch, awards were presented to the teams that achieved first and second place in the AAST Port Said Branch Football Cup, which was held during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
The championship witnessed strong competition among the participating teams in an atmosphere characterized by enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and fair play.
At the conclusion of the championship, the teams that achieved first and second place were honored and awarded prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance throughout the competition.
These activities reflect the Academy’s commitment to encouraging students to practice sports, promoting the spirit of competition and cooperation, and supporting various student activities.
AAST Online Chess Championship
As part of the Academy’s support for student sports and cultural activities, the AAST Online Chess Championship was organized with the participation of a number of Academy students.
The championship witnessed strong competition characterized by enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
Championship Results
First Place:
Fady Victor
Faculty of Engineering and Technology – Port Said Branch.
Second Place:
Abdullah Tarek
Faculty of Computers and Information.
Third Place:
Islam Shatta
Faculty of Engineering and Technology – Port Said Branch.
The championship reflects the Academy’s commitment to supporting student sports and cultural activities and its important role in developing students’ skills, enhancing their personalities, and promoting the spirit of competition and creativity.
The Sports Affairs Department extends its sincere congratulations to the winning students and wishes them continued success.
Outstanding Closing of the Friendly Sports Day
In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and sportsmanship, the Sports Affairs Department at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport – Port Said Branch organized a friendly Sports Day bringing together Academy students and students from the Faculty of Engineering – Port Said University, on 13 May.
The event witnessed outstanding participation and excellent competition among the students in several sports, including:
The day was characterized by a spirit of cooperation, friendship, and positive interaction among all participants, in an outstanding sporting atmosphere that highlighted the importance of sports activities in strengthening communication and building relationships among university students.
Five-a-Side Football Tournament for Secondary School Students
As part of the ongoing communication between the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and educational institutions inside and outside Port Said Governorate, the Sports Affairs Department organized a five-a-side football tournament for secondary school students on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
The tournament was attended by a number of senior education officials and school principals, alongside outstanding participation from students representing several schools.
The matches were characterized by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and strong competition, with all participating students demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and fair play.
The organization of this tournament reflects the Academy’s commitment to strengthening communication and cooperation with educational institutions, supporting sports and student activities, and providing students with opportunities to practice sports in an atmosphere combining competition, entertainment, and social interaction.
At the conclusion of the day, the participating students expressed their great happiness with the visit and their participation in the tournament, praising the warm welcome and excellent organization and expressing their hope that similar events would be held again in the future.
Friendly Sports Meeting Between AAST Students and Port Said University Faculty of Commerce Students
As part of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and communication with educational institutions, the Sports Affairs Department organized a friendly sports meeting between Academy students and students of the Faculty of Commerce, Port Said University.
The meeting aimed to strengthen communication and cooperation between students from both sides through various sports activities.
The meeting included several sports, namely:
The event was held on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at 10:00 a.m., on the Academy’s fields at the Port Said Branch, in an outstanding atmosphere characterized by enthusiasm, fair competition, and sportsmanship among all participating students.
The organization of this meeting reflects the Academy’s commitment to supporting sports and student activities and providing opportunities for communication and interaction between Academy students and students from various universities and educational institutions, contributing to strengthening student relations and promoting a culture of sports and fair competition.
2026 Summer Sports School
As part of the community role played by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, and its commitment to supporting sports activities and developing the physical and athletic skills of children and young people in Port Said Governorate, the Sports Affairs Department at the Port Said Branch organized the 2026 Summer Sports School Program.
The program aims to provide a safe and distinguished sporting environment that helps discover and develop the talents of children and young people and enhance their physical and technical abilities through a variety of sports activities under the supervision of a team of specialized coaches and professionals.
Sports Activities
The program includes a variety of sports activities, including:
Enrollment Requirements
For the safety of all participants, applicants are required to undergo the necessary medical examination in accordance with the approved medical code before enrolling in any sports activity.
