Al-Ahram Weekly Online   4 - 10 March 2004
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Fresh air
There are new faces overseeing Egyptian football. Who are they and what are their goals?
By Inas Mazhar

Again the best
Egypt's Sahar El-Hawwari has been recognised for the most outstanding contribution in the year to women's sports. Inas Mazhar attended the awards ceremony in Morocco

Full-time fun half the way
By Inas Mazhar

Fate coming soon
As the group phase of the Arab Champions League winds down, the tournament enters a decisive phase. Mohamed El-Sayed sees what's left

Here is greatness
Carl Lewis, acclaimed the greatest athlete of all time, is in Egypt. Abeer Anwar discovers what brought the king to this part of the world

Atlanta, then Athens
Three Egyptian athletes have won a grant to train in Atlanta in preparation for the Olympic Games in Athens. Inas Mazhar reports

Ruled by the game
From the nation's alleyways to the palace circles, Egypt has historically held a place in every sphere of society. Mohamed El-Sayed looks at the nation's leaders, politicians, and their passion for the game

Out of interest
Winning the bid to host a big sports event is sometimes only half the job; the other half is keeping it. Alaa Abdel-Ghani looks at some historical Indian givers

Egypt's football kitchen
For struggling African footballers, Egypt's historic leagues and clubs offer the springboard to hope
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Alive and kicking
Despite an avalanche of analysis from the western press slamming Egypt as a "non-contender" to the bid, Egypt's campaign around the world remains strong. Inas Mazhar reports

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