Egyptian wrestlers keep vanishing abroad amid a sport in crisis

Nineteen-year-old Ziad Hajjaj Abu Gabal disappeared from the Egyptian team camp at the Under-20 World Wrestling Championships in Slovakia, stating on Facebook that he would not return to Egypt until he brought honor to his country. Another wrestler, Mohamed al-Shami, escaped in Italy, expressing his desire to stop being a financial burden on his family. Both athletes garnered sympathy on social media, while Egyptian authorities may consider legal action against them.