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Aya Mahmoud Medany (Egypt) - IOC Trophy for Africa | Women and Sport

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Channel: IOC Media · 2014 · Sports

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today honoured six women for their remarkable contribution to women’s participation, both on the field of play and within sports administration. The IOC 2014 “Women and Sport” trophies were presented at a ceremony held during the 127th IOC Session in Monaco. 

A modern pentathlete and three-time Olympian, Aya Mahmoud Medany first competed in the Olympic Games at the age of 15 and won many world championship medals.

Away from competing, she has contributed to the introduction of school biathlon in Egypt and also helped the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation raise money for equipment aimed at promoting women’s and girls’ participation in the sport. She has also taken part in many charity events and tournaments in different sports to promote and encourage broader participation by women and girls in sport.

A true role model and mentor for many women and girls in her country, Medany has used her celebrity to engage with the media and senior government officials responsible for sport and physical education about the importance of promoting equal opportunities for women and men. Medany holds a Master’s degree in International Trade and is currently fundraising to help girls and women pursue their education without stopping their sports careers.

The candidature process for the 2015 edition of these awards is already open. The IOC invites all the NOCs, IFs or continental associations to put forward a person or association active in promoting gender equality and the presence of women in their sport or country.

Find out more about the 2015 edition: http://www.olympic.org/women-sport-commission?tab=advocacy

Find more about the IOC's Women and Sport Commission: http://www.olympic.org/women-sport-commission

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