Muhammed Taher Pasha

Muhammed Taher Pasha (* 1879, † 1970) was an Egyptian physician and the founder of the Mediterranean Games.

He was Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Egypt and a member of the IOC from 1952 to 1957. 1948 he struck the Mediterranean countries, a private sporting competition, similar to the Olympic Games to host. The first Mediterranean Games took place in 1951 then.

  • Sports official
  • IOC member
  • Egyptian
  • Pasha
  • Born in 1879
  • Died in 1970
  • Man
International Olympic Committee
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