Ahmed Kamar

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Ahmed Kamar
Personal information
Born (1986-09-19) 19 September 1986 (age 37)
Giza, Egypt
Sport
Sport Sports shooting
Medal record
Representing Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt
African Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Rabat Trap men
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Rabat Trap mixed

Ahmed Kamar (born 19 September 1986) is an Egyptian sports shooter. He competed in the men's trap event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Ahmed Kamar". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.