Egypt at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Egypt at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | EGY |
| NOC | Egyptian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 23 (men) in 5 sports |
| Flag bearer | Kamal Kamel Mohammed (Basketball) |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games
–––– United Arab Republic (1960, 1964) | |
Egypt competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. The North African nation made its Olympic debut in 1912.
The Egyptian contingent included 28 male athletes, 1 female athlete and 18 officials. Because of the Munich massacre, some members of the Egyptians contingent left the Olympics early.