An Egyptian wrestler escaped after participating in an international tournament held in Tunisia. The event was widely shared by Egyptians on social media platforms.
The Wrestling Federation issued a statement saying that it is considering "taking all legal measures to preserve all his rights" The incident is not the first of its kind, as Tariq Abdeslam, a national team player, previously left for Bulgaria in 2016 and now plays for the Bulgarian national team. The widespread reaction to the incident prompted Egyptian MP Abdel Moneim Imam to submit a briefing request to the Minister of Youth and Sports.