<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Egyptian champion Basant Hemeida has officially qualified for the semi-finals of the 400m race at the IAAF World Athletics Championships, currently being held in the Japanese capital, Tokyo 2025. She finished third in the sixth heat with a new Egyptian record time of 50.36 seconds, marking a major achievement for Egyptian athletics. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:273/185;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/48f04391-e2d1-4761-99d8-a88865d1a7b8.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">announcements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features, as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides information about</span></span> the <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">various</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Basant Hemeida's time wasn't just a ticket to the semi-finals; it also represents a new Egyptian record, reflecting the significant development women's athletics are witnessing in Egypt, especially since the race featured fierce competition from a group of the world's most prominent runners.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> For his part, Brigadier General Hatem Fouda, President of the Athletics Federation and Head of the Egyptian Mission in Tokyo, affirmed that what has been achieved is a strong indicator of the return of Egyptian athletics to the global podiums.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fouda added that Basant Hemeida proved that Egyptian willpower and determination can make a difference, noting that the pleasant surprises our delegation received in Tokyo have not and will not stop, and that we still have a date with more achievements in the tournament.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fouda also pointed out that Basant Hamida's outstanding performance reflects the success of the preparation and equipping programs provided by the federation to the players over the past period, stressing that the ultimate goal is to restore the glory of Egyptian athletics at the global level.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Brigadier General Hatem Fouda stressed that Basant Hemeida continues to achieve success and write a new chapter in the history of Egyptian athletics, confirming that Egyptian sports are capable of competing in the most difficult international forums.</p>