The South African Amateur Fencing Association wrote to praise the excellent service provided by Mr. Ahmed Ali El-Saadawi of the Egyptian Fencing Federation during their recent tour of Egypt. Ahmed efficiently guided the South African team through customs on multiple occasions and provided diverse assistance from currency exchange to retrieving lost luggage to acquiring mobile phones. The letter stated that Ahmed's service was described as the best the experienced South African fencers had received and that he is a credit to Egyptian sport.