Egyptian wrestler stripped of silver medal at Mediterranean Games
The organizing committee of the Mediterranean Games decided to strip Egyptian wrestler Mohamed al-Kassem of his silver medal after he assaulted a Croatian opponent before the end of their match, RT reported on Sunday. The 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games is currently being held in Taranto, Italy, and will continue until September 3rd, with … The post Egyptian wrestler stripped of silver…
Egyptian wrestler Mohamed al-Kassem has been stripped of his silver medal at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, following an assault on a Croatian opponent during their match. The incident occurred before the end of the contest, leading to the nullification of the match and the revocation of Kassem's silver medal. Kassem, competing in the 87 kg weight class, had a successful run before facing the Croatian champion in the final.
Despite defeating the Turkish champion in the semi-final, Kassem lost the final to the Croatian athlete by a score of 1-5. The tournament, which runs until September 3rd, involves 3,803 athletes from 26 nations. Kassem faces a suspension and the potential annulment of his results due to the incident.
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