Football referee Sara Samir has become the first woman to officiate men's matches in Egypt after she oversaw a game between Wadi Degla FC and Talaea El Gaish SC in Egypt's U-17 league, which ended 2-0 for Wadi Degla. Samir said that she was happy with the reactions of the people, pointing out that she has received positive reactions and praise from the defeated team. She expressed hope that Egyptian women could now begin to play more important roles in the sports sector.