Inspired Elgamal Seeks to Become Africa’s Icon
“I hope I can be a role model for badminton in Africa,” states Adham Hatem Elgamal.
· DEV SUKUMAR
The Egyptian, at No.113 Africa’s second-highest ranked men’s singles player behind Georges Julien Paul, has plunged headlong into realising this dream after completing his graduation.
The 24-year-old is leading his team at the ongoing All Africa Men’s & Women’s Team Championships, which will be followed by the All Africa Individual Championships. A training stint in Bangalore, at the Prakash Padukone Academy, is due to follow as he seeks to develop his game and make his way up the rankings in pursuit of his dream.
“I graduated last summer from Cardiff University in Egypt. So now I’m focussing on badminton, trying to go to Asia and Europe to improve my badminton. I want to be No.1 in Africa. I also want to train in Malaysia. My sponsor wants me train overseas,” he says.