January 18, 2026

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Faculty of Sports Sciences organized the annual camp for first-year students as part of the activities of the Sports Convoys for Community Service and Environmental Development for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The camp was held on the Faculty’s sports fields from January 10 to 16, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Professor Emad Samir, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences.

The camp aimed to train students in public service and volunteer work skills, foster teamwork and a sense of belonging, promote positive behavior and discipline, and equip participants with sporting, cultural, and educational skills that contribute to building a well-rounded university personality capable of active community engagement.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that student camps constitute a core pillar of the University’s strategy for human development, given their effective role in instilling the values of belonging, discipline, and teamwork, strengthening social responsibility, refining students’ skills, and preparing them to contribute positively to sustainable development efforts.

During his inspection of the camp activities, Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy reviewed the regularity of activities and the level of students’ commitment and discipline, commending the strong organization and the efforts exerted in preparing and implementing the various programs. He noted that integrating environmental and community service activities within the camp programs enhances students’ awareness of the importance of preserving the university and community environment, consolidates a culture of sustainability and volunteerism, and reflects the University’s commitment to directing student activities toward serving community issues and improving quality of life.

For his part, Professor Emad Samir explained that the camp included a diverse range of sports, training, and educational activities delivered through four main programs: Public Service, Sports Activities, Cultural Activities, and First Aid.

The Public Service Program featured volunteer activities aimed at beautifying the Faculty and improving its surrounding environment. The Sports Activities Program included competitions in volleyball, basketball, women’s football, chess, and arm wrestling. The Cultural Activities Program focused on discovering and developing students’ talents in Qur’an recitation, religious chanting, free singing, and sports commentary.

Regarding the First Aid Program, the Dean noted that it comprised theoretical lectures and practical applications to train students in handling emergency situations and providing first aid, thereby promoting a culture of safety and responsibility.

The camp concluded with sports performances, formation displays, and singing and chanting segments, followed by honoring outstanding students and distributing awards and gifts, in an atmosphere marked by enthusiasm and team spirit.

The camp was supervised by a team of academic leaders from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, including Dr. Yasser Hassan Hamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Mostafa El-Sebaei, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hazem Kamal El-Din, Head of the Department of Sports Management and Recreation; along with Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Camp Director and Activities Supervisor; and Dr. Mohamed Salah Faleh, Director of the Public Service Program. Their organizational and coordination efforts contributed significantly to the success of the camp and the achievement of its educational and community objectives.