Egyptian Olympic Committee Takes Action Against Table Tennis Duo
The Egyptian Olympic Committee announced yesterday, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, that it has referred the table tennis duo, Omar Assar and Mahmoud Ashraf, as well as their technical director, to the Ethics Committee to initiate an investigation. This decision comes after a crisis erupted in Tunisia during their participation in the African Championship under the Egyptian national team.
Investigation and Code of Conduct
In a statement, the Committee specified that "the Ethics Committee, chaired by General Cherif El Gmati, will apply the Code of Ethical Conduct, the activation of which was announced by the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Olympic Committee."
Call to Action and Rejection of Misconduct
The statement called on "all members of the Olympic system within sports federations to imperatively respect ethics and promote values and morality among all." It also emphasized that it rejects "any transgression of the rules of the Code of Ethical Conduct, in form and substance," and that it "will face any breach of ethical rules with the greatest firmness and rigor."
Incident Background
Egyptian national table tennis team player Omar Assar had a heated altercation with his teammate, Mahmoud Ashraf, during the team's match against Niger in the Table Tennis Championship. However, he later presented official apologies.
Next Steps
The referral of the duo and their technical director to the Ethics Committee marks a significant step in addressing the incident and upholding the principles of ethical conduct within the Egyptian Olympic Committee. The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent actions will be closely watched, as the committee seeks to promote a culture of respect, values, and morality within the sports community.
