The Egyptian Fencing Federation, headed by Tarek El-Husseini, announced its official condolences for the deceased, expressing its deepest sorrow and grief.
The statement from the federation reads: The board of directors of the Egyptian Fencing Federation, its members, the executive director, and all employees of the federation, with deep sorrow and grief, mourn the death of player Omar Abdel Qawi, a member of the Egyptian national foil fencing team.
The union concluded its statement: The union extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, praying to God Almighty to grant him His abundant mercy and to inspire his family with patience and solace. May God have mercy on the deceased and grant him a place in Paradise. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.
