Egypt appoints interim swimming physique as its Olympic chief faces trial following boy’s demise

Dec 25 (Reuters) – – Egypt has appointed an interim committee to run its swimming federation following the demise of a younger swimmer as prosecutors ready to attempt on Thursday senior officers together with the top of the federation and the Egyptian Olympic Committee for alleged gross negligence.

Youssef Mohamed drowned throughout a nationwide under-12 championship on December 2 after remaining unnoticed underwater for greater than 10 minutes, sparking nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of security requirements at sporting occasions.

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports mentioned on Thursday it had contacted World Aquatics to supervise the interim swimming federation committee in an effort to guarantee compliance with worldwide charters and laws.

It added that it was reviewing case information referred by the general public prosecution to determine violations and stop comparable incidents.

The announcement comes two days after prosecutors ordered an pressing felony trial for Yasser Idris, the top of the swimming federation and the nation’s Olympic Committee, the federation’s government director and board members, the top of the competitions committee, the match director, the chief referee and three lifeguards.

They are accused of failing to carry out their duties, resulting in Youssef’s demise and endangering different contributors.

Idris didn’t instantly reply to Reuters requires remark.

The swimming federation mentioned in an announcement after Youssef’s demise that it had suspended all actions “out of respect for public opinion and the family of Youssef Mohamed, pledging full compliance with court rulings and accountability for anyone found negligent”.

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