Ziad Salama…the pharaoh who rewrites the history of Egyptian rowing and reaps gold wherever he goes
From the heart of the valiant Ismailia, specifically from the banks of the Suez Canal, which he crosses every day on his boat, the name Ziad Salama stands out as one of the most prominent Egyptian sports stars. The young player, son of the Canal Rowing Club and a student at the Faculty of Dentistry at the British University, is repeating the glories of his Pharaonic ancestors who excelled in rowing thousands of years ago.
Achievements that continents talk about
Achievements that continents talk about
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In 2024, Ziad Salama achieved a historic achievement at the African Rowing Championships in Porto Marina, where he won 5 gold medals, including Two medals in classic rowing races, and 3 gold medals in beach rowing races. This achievement confirms his distinction and uniqueness in excelling in both classic and beach rowing, becoming one of the continent’s most prominent champions in this sport.
At the international level, Ziad achieved an exceptional achievement as the first Egyptian to win the row. Won a silver medal at the Cyprus International Beach Rowing Championships in the single boat race for the under-19 category. He also excelled at the World Beach Rowing Championships, where he placed fourth in the pair boat race and fifth place in the under-19 singles boat race.
Unmatched skills in beach rowing
At the World Championships, Ziad demonstrated clear excellence in rowing skills and innovative techniques, with experts describing him as the best at executing boat turns during beach rowing races. The way Ziad mastered the spin was recorded as one of the most prominent techniques in the tournament, reflecting his tactical and technical superiority.
The International Rowing Federation described him as a "Multi-task Athlete" Because of his exceptional flexibility in combining classic and beach rowing, which made him the talk of the tournament with his amazing performance and fighting spirit.
From Ismailia to Los Angeles
Ziyad Salama is not satisfied with what he has achieved, but rather sets his sights on a bigger goal: participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where beach rowing will be included for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games. In one of his television interviews, Ziad confirmed that his Olympic dream is not far away, and that he will work hard to achieve it and raise Egypt’s name high on American shores.
The pride of the university and the sports community
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The British University in Egypt celebrated Ziad’s achievements and published a post about him on its official platforms, describing him as an "exceptional athlete" And a "true role model" For African youth in rowing. She praised his ability to combine his athletic excellence with his studies in the field of dentistry.
The New Pharaoh
Ziyad Salama, The Egyptian Pharaoh, following in the footsteps of his ancestors, proves day after day that ambition and hard work are capable of achieving the impossible. His achievements in 2024 are only the beginning of a promising sporting career, which carries with it great hope for the future of rowing in Egypt. Remember this name well, as it sails towards glory with all strength and determination.
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