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The Gaza Sunbirds para-cycling group have overcome war and personal adversity for a chance to compete internationally.

Palestinian paracyclist Alaa al-Daali during a practice session in Italy [Courtesy of Egab]

Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle.

Cairo’s houseboats have long lined the green banks of the river Nile since the 1800s, but have dwindled in numbers until the last standing 32 got eviction orders from the government late June.

ElShorbagy’s shock decision to play squash for England has led to criticism in Egypt, his home country.

No. 1 seeded player Mohamed Elshorbagy wipes his sweaty hand and arm against the squash court glass wall during a 2017 Windy City Open squash tournament match against Cesar Salazar, from Mexico, at the University Club of Chicago in Chicago [File photo: Charles Rex Arbogast/AP]