Egypt’s Olympic and world champion Azmy Mehelba secured the silver medal at the Abu Dhabi International Grand Prix in men’s skeet shooting, delivering another high-profile result for Egyptian sport against a field of the world’s leading shooters.
Mehelba advanced to the final after a strong qualification performance, hitting 122 out of 125 targets, before producing an equally impressive 35 hits out of 36 in the final round. His score forced a shoot-off to determine the gold medal, underlining the narrow margins at the top level of international skeet competition.
The gold medal was claimed by American shooter Christian Elliott, while fellow American star Vincent Hancock finished third. The podium lineup reflected the depth and intensity of the competition, with several Olympic and world champions contesting the final.
Throughout the event, Mehelba displayed composure, technical precision, and tactical maturity, reaffirming his status among the global elite in one of shooting’s most competitive disciplines. His performance further strengthens Egypt’s presence on the international shooting circuit.
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, congratulated Mehelba on the achievement, describing the silver medal as a reflection of the high standard reached by Egyptian shooters and reaffirming continued institutional support for Olympic sports. Officials noted that the result provides a morale boost ahead of upcoming international competitions and reinforces Egypt’s ambitions for podium finishes at major global events.
