Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhi, revealed on 26 May that the country’s Wrestling Federation was referred to the Public Prosecution for investigation following the abrupt departure of wrestler Ahmed Baghdouda to France. The Public Prosecution is yet to make a statement. Baghdouda’s surprise decision, which caused a social media stir, came shortly
Egyptian wrestler Ahmed Baghdouda's disappearance on 20 May has ignited a social media frenzy in Egypt and the Arab world, following reports of his escape to France. The incident took place while Baghdouda, 22, was in Tunisia to participate in the African Wrestling Championship held last week, eventually snagging the silver medal in the 63-kilogram