Egyptian star wrestler Mohamed El-Sayed has been detained by French police. El-Sayed was arrested outside a café in Paris on allegations of sexual harassment. According to local media reports, El-Sayed made obscene advances toward a female customer at the café. The French police have initiated an investigation into the matter, stating that El-Sayed was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident.
El-Sayed's Performance at the Paris Olympics
26-year-old Mohamed El-Sayed is a renowned name in the wrestling world. He participated in the 67kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Paris Olympics. However, he lost in the pre-quarterfinals to Azerbaijan's Hasrat Jafarov, who went on to win a bronze medal in this competition.
Egypt's Olympic Committee has announced that El-Sayed will face disciplinary hearings. According to the committee, if the allegations are proven, he could face severe consequences including a lifetime ban. The statement mentioned that El-Sayed was permitted to watch wrestling competitions in his weight category, but he failed to return to the mission headquarters and turned off his phone.
Source: aajtak
El-Sayed's Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics
Mohamed El-Sayed won the gold medal in the 67kg category at the 2019 African Games Military World Games. He was also chosen as the best Under-23 wrestler by the United World Wrestling Association. El-Sayed claimed a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. His achievements extend beyond the wrestling mat, as he is also known for his gaming skills.
He has spoken about the importance of honor in sports. In an interview, he emphasized that honor comes before anything else and is a significant factor in his approach to competition. This incident, however, has tarnished his reputation, putting his future in wrestling in jeopardy.
