Marksmen rotate through eight curved stations from the high tower to the low, ending in the middle. Ninety-three guns took part in the skeet event. Thabet, Khorsheid and Hamdi represent Egypt. Four Egyptians took part in the three-event tournament to gain experience from the championship which ends Saturday. Italy, Australia and the United States.
China is a strong contender.
At least regionally, Egypt packs some wallop in the sport. The country was crowned champion of the 5th Arab Junior and Senior Shooting Championship, winning 47 medals. Among the winners were promising talent Mohamed El-Sharqawi who won the skeet bronze medal.