Al-Ahram Weekly

Small contributions to the show
Only 18 medals have been garnered by Egypt throughout the Olympic Games. Nevertheless, behind each one lies a story all its own, Alaa Shahine writes

Our chances in Sydney

Where does Egypt stand at the Olympic Games opening tomorrow? A run-down follows

Sad but true
Egypt's athletes will need all the help they can get if they are to make any sort of impression, writes Nashwa Abdel-Tawab

On their best behaviour
The head of the Egyptian delegation to Sydney tells Abeer Anwar he expects his athletes to be good sportsmen

Not all are happy

Those opposed to the Olympics have been organising protests and events to highlight what they deem is their negative impact. Amira Ibrahim lists the many nays

A Gulf first
Rail woes
More than gold
Eastern incentives
Kissinger's payback