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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal, President of Suez University, welcomed the delegation of the PhD Qualification Examination Committee for admission to the doctoral program at the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Ezz El-Din Husseini Gad, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Wael Qandil, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences.
The delegation included a distinguished group of prominent sports figures and academics from Egypt and the Arab world, namely:
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, former Minister of Youth and Sports and President of the African University Sports Federation.
- Prof. Dr. Kamal Darwish, former President of Zamalek Sporting Club.
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Sobhy Hassanein, former Vice President of Helwan University and former Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education for Sports Activities.
- Prof. Dr. Hussein El-Samry, former Head of the Physical Education Sector and Director of the Egyptian Olympic Academy.
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Hamahi, former President of the Arab Federation for All Sports.
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf Moussa, Vice President of South Valley University for Education and Student Affairs.
- Prof. Dr. Essam Metwally, former President of Sadat City University.
- Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Azab, former Acting President of Sadat City University.
- Prof. Dr. Galal Salem, former Vice President of Port Said University and Chair of the Promotions Committee.
- Prof. Dr. Abdel Latif Sobhy, Professor of Sports Legislation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of 6 October Sporting Club.
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal welcomed the guests and expressed his appreciation for the commitment of these distinguished academic and sports figures to participating in the PhD qualification examinations at the Faculty of Sports Sciences. He emphasized that drawing on such outstanding academic expertise reflects the University's commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and academic excellence in its postgraduate programs. This, he noted, contributes to preparing researchers capable of keeping pace with scientific developments, serving society, and advancing Egypt's sports system.
The University President further noted that the presence of this distinguished group of experts and specialists represents a significant academic asset to the Faculty and its postgraduate students. It also enhances the exchange of expertise and scholarly ideas, supporting the University's efforts to achieve research excellence and strengthen its academic standing.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Wael Qandil, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, explained that the qualification examinations for admission to the doctoral program are being held as part of the Faculty's efforts to advance the standard of scientific research and select qualified academic candidates to continue their research careers. The examinations cover three main areas: the general field, the field of specialization, and the related field of specialization. These areas are designed to assess applicants' academic knowledge and scientific capabilities and determine their readiness to progress to the doctoral stage.