The Olympic spirit is still in the air and may still have some longing to unleash their inner athlete and take up a new sport. A gold medal may be out of reach, but learning a new sport isn’t. Here are some sports you can take up at any age, and where to go to train.

ARCHERY: Used for hunting and warfare by the Ancient Egyptians, Archery has been around for over 5k years. And it seems our modern world won’t let it go either… and for good reason. Who doesn’t want a reason to be in an open-air space and some work on hand-eye coordination?

#1- Archer’s Academy: This academy provides exceptional training in archery, air rifles, and handguns with safety set as the priority. No need to do your homework before you go — your first class tells you all about the history and method of archery, going over safety protocols and covering all the basics. Equipment is provided.

LOCATION: Club De La Salle in New Cairo.

#2- Archery Hub: Committed to the same values, this club offers daily walkins or session packages for beginner to advanced students.

LOCATION: Two locations in New Cairo, at The Turf and Manchester International School, one in 6th of October, and one in Benha.

RUNNING: As long as you are cautious of muscle and joint safety, running is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness across all ages.

#1- Cairo Runners: While running is a sport you can practice anywhere, joining a training program might be best to ensure that you aren’t putting yourself at risk of injury. Aside from running training programs, Cairo Runners also host events like the Luxor Half Marathon, happening this October.

LOCATION: Determined per event.

#2- Runna: Whether you’re training for a half-marathon, marathon, or triathlon, this is an app that you can use to plan out your training and stay motivated. Following a program will also help to improve your performance. They also plan events like the Runna Run Club with Beth Potter that happened last Wednesday. You can find the app on Android and iOS.

ROWING: Modern rowing clubs situated along the Nile were established as early as the 1900s. Now, it has become a great way for Egyptians to connect with the river that shaped the country. Water sports schools told The New York Times that they see newcomers ranging from 20-60 years old. So prepare to dip the oars, push with the legs, pull back, and repeat.

#1- Nile Dragons Academy: After launching in 2013, Nile Dragons became the first academy in Egypt to offer Masters Rowing, competitions for adults over 27 years old. They now offer Learn-to-Row, recreational, and competitive rowing programs for both youth and adults.

LOCATION: Maadi.

#2- Cairow: Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced rower, Cairow has a structured curriculum that will address all your needs, including a mandatory induction session for any beginner. They also go beyond training and extend their responsibility to the environment by addressing what they can do to develop and support the community while practicing the sport.

LOCATION: Dokki, Maadi, and Gouna.

GOLF: Whether you are 2 or 92, you can play golf. Requiring a basic level of fitness and flexibility, this sport teaches accuracy, focus, and concentration, and provides a social aspect that appeals to many people. Coincidentally enough, Egypt has strengthened its growing portfolio of world-class golf courses and offers a favorable year-round golfing climate. It only makes sense to enjoy a local feature that has received international recognition.

#1- Katameya Dunes: Offering a 400 yard all grass surface, this golf course provides players with an opportunity to play, learn, socialize, and enjoy the advanced features that help elevate their experience. There are Fully Qualified EPGA Professionals available with enough experience and knowledge to improve any golfer’s skill.

LOCATION: New Cairo.

#2- Allegria: With its Greg Norman golf course — a design named after the former Australian Golf Champion, the course is both playable by beginners and is Cairo’s most serious challenge to the accomplished golfer. To learn the game or refine your skills, there are professional instructors using video analysis, 3D body tracking, and physical screening, among other tools that maximize the learning experience.

LOCATION: Sheikh Zayed.

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