On June 20, 2019, the Ministry of Antiquities organized an exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo that paid homage to the country’s sports heritage ahead of the 32nd African Cup on Nations (AFCON) football tournament. The exhibit, titled ‘Sports Through the Ages,’ showcased more than 90 Egyptian artifacts that represented the wide range of sports that locals participated in through the ages.
The remarkable items on display included a statue of King Tutankhamun, which welcomed visitors as they step into the exhibit. The boy king is seen holding a javelin in his right hand, and a chain in his left, capturing him in the act of throwing the spear.