Egyptian rising swimming star Youssef Mohamed, aged 12, passed away suddenly on Tuesday after suffering a severe fainting spell. The incident occurred while he was participating in the Under-12 Republic Championship, currently taking place at the swimming complex of Cairo International Stadium. Despite initial first aid attempts and his immediate transfer, he was pronounced dead. The board of directors of the Egyptian Swimming Federation mourned the young player, announcing a three-day mourning period. As everyone awaits further details on the medical reasons behind the young athlete's sudden health crisis while at the peak of his sporting activity, attention is drawn to the importance of thorough medical reviews for young athletes. This tragedy serves as a call to reconsider safety protocols and ensure the availability of immediate medical care in major sports complexes. According to Egyptian media reports, the athlete had collapsed into the water immediately after the start of the 50-meter backstroke event. Lifeguards and the ambulance crew intervened immediately to rescue him, after which he received first aid inside the complex before being transferred by ambulance to the nearby Dar El-Fouad Hospital, where he succumbed to his condition.
