Egyptian team parades along the Seine river in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024 AP
The move comes amid criticism over poor athlete preparation and allegations of financial mismanagement.
El-Sisi's directive includes an immediate legal review of how federations spent allocated funds, with tighter financial controls and an overhaul of support for athletes planned, a statement by the presidency said.
Egypt’s underperformance has sparked public frustration, with athletes like table tennis star Omar Assar and the wrestling team falling short of expectations.
Swimmer Farida Osman, who failed to qualify for the Olympics, has also been cited as part of broader concerns about inadequate preparation and support.
Critics accuse some federations of mismanaging resources. Omar Assar, expected to reach the later stages of the competition, voiced concerns about logistical and training shortcomings. Several wrestlers echoed Assar's concerns.
El-Sisi also called for focusing on sports where Egypt has a competitive edge, reducing administrative staff in future delegations, and establishing stricter criteria for selecting athletes.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will present a revised Olympic participation plan to the cabinet. The government also aims to amend the Sports Law, with changes expected to be submitted to parliament soon.
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