Single Handed in Life

Life is challenging, yet being single handed is exceptionally motivational.

Born with a natural disability was not the end of the world, yet a motive to prove that life is a continuous challenges. Going through many hurdles, negative attitudes and de-motivation, Life has taught me to trust god, keep a positive spirit, work hard with a focus on s specific target, devote and commit to reach your goal.

Holding the British citizenship, awarded several trophies, certificates and worldwide recognition, Captain Khaled Shalaby the First World swimmer with special needs to cross the English Channel with one arm August 1983 in a time of 16 hours and 20 minutes, participated World Special Needs Championships during 1990 in Holland, Egyptian Handball national team member during the 70s, second place in a 24hour indoor continuous swim to raise funds for Cancer patients in cooperation with the Egyptian / Belgium Friendship Association 1986 are my major achievements.

The British government appreciated his efforts to better their environment by inviting him to the House of Lords; as well as 10 Downing St. , English Prime Minister Residence, well reputable attitude towards his local community and well recognized, Shalaby is a distinguished, highly ranked athlete with a special passion for Swimming and being Egyptian by birth has made him an extra ordinary person.

"Difficulties in your life don't come to destroy you, but to help you realize your hidden potential "

A highly inspired and motivated Egyptian, committed to excellence & targeting perfection, trying to better Egypt's case in the international media by organizing open water / swimming event in Hurghada , Promoting " Sports Tourism" and the corresponding para-tourism activities for our beloved EGYPT.
 
Be happy with what u have while working for what u want .....

Captain Sherwitte Hafez, a Master Olympic swimmer, having the honor to represent our beloved country EGYPT in 1984 Los Angeles 24th Olympiad, with a long history and expertise in swimming, winning the gold medal in 4th All Africa Games 1987, participating in two consecutive Mediterranean Games 1983 in Casablanca- Morocco, 1987 in Latikia - Syria,
Best Swimmer in the American University in Cairo for the years 1995-1988.

Passionate to swimming and sportsmanship, Sherwitte has working in the field of administration for the past 23years, mastering teamwork motivational strategies, acquired competent managerial capabilities, yet never lost sight / taste of sports, Mrs. Hafez is a devoted a swimmer and very proud Egyptian, the fact that was of great motive for her to join forces with Captain Khaled Shalaby to establish
" Stroke for Egypt Academy " prompting " Sports Toursim " with special focus on swimming

"Age is just a number and it is actually how you view and perceive yourself that counts", currently a member of Gezira Club Masters Swim Team, record holder of her age group in several events, Sherwitte has a long term target of winning a medal in FINA Masters World Championships in Kazan-Russia 2015.

Stroke for Egypt Academy develops unique swimmers who are DANGEROUS WHEN WET !!!!!

Stroke for Egypt is / will have alliances, partners and sponsors, many of which will be advised as the academy is still under construction.

In the meantime, we are establishing the solid / soft infrastructure to develop and grow on accurate / ambitious business plan.

We are recently won the sole agency ( representation ) of Channel Swimming Association (CSA) in the Middle East and North Africa, we are responsible for all / any channel crossing attempts for all fits / special needs talented swimmers, we evaluate, supervise train, prepare swimmers, physically and psychologically to cross the English Channel and a brief on CSA is as follows :

CSA mission statement has changed very little since we were founded in 1927-it has always been and continues to be the promotion of sea swimming in safety

The Sport of Channel Swimming traces its origins to the latter part of the 19th Century when Captain Matthew Webb made the first observed and unassisted swim across the Strait of Dover swimming from England to France in 21 hours and 45 minutes. - See more at: http://www.channelswimmingassociation.com

CSA respresented in Stroke for Egypt Academy assists and advises swimmers who intend to make a Channel attempt. It regulates the conduct of such attempts - and aims to further the Sport of Channel Swimming.

Whether you are making a solo attempt or are part of a relay, always remember that you are part of a team. Your family, your own friends and colleagues, your team on board the escort boat, your observer, your pilot and his crew will all have helped to make your dream come true.

The Channel is one swim where teamwork is all-important.

Good Luck ! with Stroke for Egypt Academy, we are your teamwork ....

...fully equipped with special needs facilities as well as gym, spa, conference room, motels to fully accommodate athletes year round 
and offering healthy organic food and nutrients.The perfect place to organize your training camps.

Prompting what we can call "Sports Tourism" an added value was achieved in the process, by becoming the sole agent
for Channel Swimming Association in both Middle East and North Africa to evaluate / train to authorize swimmers
(fits and special needs) for the English Channel Crossing attempts.

When booking a swimming camp, make sure you book with a company that understands the needs involved in swimming training and knows the importance
of a successful camp, Stroke for Egypt Academy is where to go …..When booking a swimming camp, make sure you book with a company that understands the needs involved in swimming training and knows the importanceof a successful camp, Stroke for Egypt Academy is where to go .....

Stroke for Egypt Academy can organize every detail, leaving you to concentrate on having a good time, and of course, training hard!Stroke for Egypt Academy offers an exceptional Swimming Training Camps for clubs and national team bodies

Stroke for Egypt Academy provides a world-class swimming, fitness, sporting and recreational facility equipped with disability access, leisure pool, spin room, hydrotherapy pool, café, group fitness room, physiotherapy, steam room, sauna .....etc.

Stroke for Egypt Academy is ready for all levels of competitive swimming, with safety focused environment; we offer aqua jogging, water aerobics, deep water fitness, and beach workout

Stroke for Egypt Academy can custom made your package based on your age group, competitive level, budget and ability, we are flexible and ready to host your birthday party in a unique way.....

...Water polo mini tournament between Gezira Club team and Jadran- Montenegro team and the main action was the magnificent idea
of Khaled's dream to stretch a 2.5Km EGYPTian flag over the Red Sea to tell the whole world that EGYPT is safe, sunny and perfect place
for a secure & profitable investment. Such extra ordinary event was filmed via a military helicopter, attended by Channel Swimming Association God father - Mr. Michael Read, BBC crew significant open water swimmers such as Lexie Kelly from USA Ambassador and Social Marketing Manager with Open Water Swimming, a member of the Open Water Swim Club, a reporter with Daily News of Open Water Swimming who covered the 2011 FINA Swimming Championship in Shanghai, the Olympic Marathon Swim at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuit. Also Valerio Cleri from Italy is a 2-time Olympic and World-class distance freestyle swimmer, finished 4th at the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also finished 17th at the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2012 London Olympics. He competed in the 10K Marathon Swim placing 11th at the 2011 FINA World Championship in Shanghai, China.
All were fascinated by the natural scenes, beautiful sunshine, lovely blue red sea waters, event organization,
swims administration, accommodation, flight arrangements and expressed their desire to come again to HURGHADA - Egypt.
The Event was covered by HumanEye.TV - for full report reffer here...