The Egyptian Olympic Committee formally ousted Hisham Hatab from the presidency during an extraordinary general assembly meeting on Thursday.
The assembly, attended by 25 members out of the total 28, reached a unanimous agreement to relieve Hatab of his duties, subsequently appointing Yasser Mohamed Ibrahim Edris as the interim president pending future elections.
The decision, announced through an official statement from the Egyptian Olympic Committee, highlighted the culmination of a series of discussions and evaluations conducted during the extraordinary general assembly.
This move follows a previous meeting held last Saturday, which determined the continuation of the assembly until its reconvening the following Saturday.
Three members were notably absent from the assembly, consisting of 28 members in total.
However, with the presence of 25 members, the assembly successfully achieved a unanimous consensus to endorse the decision of Hatab’s removal.
The Egyptian Olympic Committee conveyed in its statement that this pivotal step was taken after careful consideration of the situation and in adherence to the organizational principles governing the committee.
The decision aims to ensure the effective functioning of the committee, safeguarding its integrity and upholding its commitment to transparency.
The assembly has entrusted the interim leadership to Yasser Mohamed Ibrahim Edris, emphasizing his role as president until the subsequent elections are conducted.
The move reflects the committee’s commitment to a smooth transition of leadership and maintaining continuity in its operations.
The decision to remove Hisham Hatab, a figurehead in Egyptian sports administration, marks a significant development in the landscape of the country’s Olympic governance.
The committee, under new leadership, is poised to navigate the upcoming elections and redefine its strategic direction in the realm of sports administration.
