Ahmed Safwat (1947–2003) was an Egyptian professional squash player.Born in Cairo on 6 June 1947, he was the son of a diplomat and turned professional in 1971. He moved to London and won the British Professional Championship seven times. He reached the semi-finals of the 1977 Men's British Open Squash Championship when he was ranked the second best player in the world. He also represented Egypt at the 1981 & 1983 World Team Squash Championships.[1]
After Ahmed stopped playing competitively he proceeded to train other young up and coming squash players.
Ahmed Safwat died on 30 July 2003 whilst in his home country.[2] He was due to take part in an over 50s tournament which was subsequently named in his honour. Ahmed was survived by wife and their four children.