title: Ashraf Sobhy
text: # Ashraf Sobhy
  
  Ashraf Sobhy (Arabic: أشرف صبحي; born 14 April 1968) is the current Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, and a professor of Sports Department at Helwan University.
  
  Ashraf Sobhi was assigned to work as an assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports in the government of Ibrahim Mahlab since August 2014 until March 2016, but he submitted his resignation without reasons. On June 14, 2018, Sobhi was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports in the government of Mostafa Madbouly.
  
  ## Education
  
  Sobhi holds the following degrees:
  
  * Bachelor of Physical Education from the Faculty of Physical Education at Helwan University.
  * Master in Sports Public Relations from Helwan University. - 1994
  * Ph.D. in Sports Administration from Helwan University and Iowa University as well- 2000.
  
  ## Sport career
  
  Sobhy played Karate and won the Karate Republic Championship.
  
  