Ahmad 
River rescue teams in Cairo were able to find the body of Mohamed Amr Mostafa, the Kahraba Sports Club player, who fell from his boat into the Nile River during training.
The tragic accident occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, as the player disappeared during an exercise under the supervision of the technical staff of the club, which is located in the Zamalek area.
The Egyptian Canoe and Kayak Federation announced the incident through an official statement, in which it stated that the player, Mohamed Amr Mostafa, born in 2007, was training on a canoe boat when the boat capsized, leading to his loss. The statement added that the boat and paddle had been found, but the player wasn’t there.
The statement explained that the competent authorities immediately began search and rescue, while taking all necessary legal measures.
For its part, the Federation stressed its commitment to standards for medical procedures, security and safety during training and competitions, and to ensure that these procedures are implemented under the supervision of the responsible body.
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