Egyptian Olympic Wrestler Arrested in Paris for Alleged Sexual Assault
Mohamed Elsayed, a Tokyo bronze medalist, faces investigation and potential lifetime ban after incident outside a Paris cafe.
- Elsayed was detained early Friday morning for allegedly groping a woman at Café Oz.
- The wrestler was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.
- The Egyptian Olympic Committee has confirmed an investigation and possible disciplinary actions.
- Elsayed lost his match in the Paris Olympics and had permission to watch the final of his weight category.
- He could face a lifetime ban from both domestic and international competitions if the allegations are confirmed.