United Arab Republic at the 1965 All-Africa Games

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United Arab Republic at the
1965 All-Africa Games
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg
IOC code UAR
NOC Egyptian Olympic Committee
in Brazzaville
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
17
Silver
10
Bronze
3
Total
30
All-Africa Games appearances
Youth appearances
*As Egypt

Egypt , as United Arab Republic participated at the 1965 All-Africa Games held in the city of Brazzaville, Congo-Brazzaville. [1]

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References

  1. "1st All-Africa Games" (PDF) (in Arabic). Egyptian Olympic Committee official website.