Yahya Abdelkader elected as President of the African Darts Federation
Dr. Yahya Abdelkader (middle) and other members of the newly elected African Darts Federation Executive Committee
SHARM EL SHEIKH, November 4, 2024 - Dr. Yahya Abdelkader has been elected as President of the African Darts Federation unitl 2026. The elections were held during the first ever World Darts Federation African Cup, organized by the Egyptian Darts Federation in Sharm El Sheikh, from October 29 to November 4, 2024.
International Federation member Dietmar Schumann and Dr. Emad Al-Banani, Secretary-General of the Union of African Sports Federations attended the General Assembly of the African Darts Federation.
Tunisia has been announced as host of the second edition of the Africa Cup in 2026.
In his remarks, Dr. Yahya Abdelkader acknowledged the historic establishment of the African Darts Federation, emphasizing that organizing the Africa Cup had been delayed for years compared to other continents due to the absence of a dedicated African Federation for the sport.
Dr. Abdelkader also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, for his steadfast support in establishing the African Darts Federation in Egypt. He added that the Federation would work closely with Tunisia to ensure the success of the next African Cup.
International Federation member Dietmar Schumann and Dr. Emad Al-Banani, Secretary-General of the Union of African Sports Federations attended the General Assembly of the African Darts Federation.
Tunisia has been announced as host of the second edition of the Africa Cup in 2026.
In his remarks, Dr. Yahya Abdelkader acknowledged the historic establishment of the African Darts Federation, emphasizing that organizing the Africa Cup had been delayed for years compared to other continents due to the absence of a dedicated African Federation for the sport.
Dr. Abdelkader also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, for his steadfast support in establishing the African Darts Federation in Egypt. He added that the Federation would work closely with Tunisia to ensure the success of the next African Cup.
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