The Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Appeals Court in Alexandria has postponed the appeal hearing in the case concerning the death of late karate player Youssef Ahmed to September 27, pending the arrival of the required report.
The case involves allegations against the head of the medical committee of the Egyptian Karate Federation and the head of the Alexandria Karate Region in connection with the incident that occurred during a karate competition and resulted in the player's death.
Details of the Youssef Ahmed Case Appeal
Dr. Abeer Negm, the lawyer representing the late karate player Youssef Ahmed, said that the court decided to postpone the appeal hearing until September 27 to await the required report.
The case, registered under No. 6541 of 2025, Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Police Department, concerns allegations of negligence and failure to comply with applicable rules and regulations, which allegedly contributed to the death of Youssef Ahmed.
Previous Ruling in the Case
Earlier, the Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Court in Alexandria sentenced the defendants to three years in prison, with a bail of EGP 10,000 to temporarily suspend enforcement, in addition to court costs.
The ruling also ordered the defendants to pay EGP 100,001 to the civil claimant as temporary civil compensation, along with the costs of the civil proceedings.
Details of Youssef Ahmed's Death
According to statements by the player's father, the incident occurred while his son was participating in the Egyptian National Karate Championship for players under 17.
Youssef Ahmed suffered an injury during the match, and emergency medical intervention was reportedly expected in an attempt to save his life.
Youssef Ahmed's Father Reveals Details
Youssef Ahmed's father said the medical team present at the competition consisted of two physical therapy students.
He also stated that there was no ambulance at the venue and that the vehicle available was a body transport vehicle. He further claimed that the person providing assistance did not hold a certificate from the Egyptian Ambulance Authority.
These statements form part of the details being examined in the case as the court awaits the required report before continuing the appeal proceedings.
Date of the Youssef Ahmed Appeal Hearing
The Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Appeals Court is scheduled to hear the appeal in the Youssef Ahmed death case on September 27, 2026, following the decision to postpone the proceedings pending the report.
The case remains under judicial consideration as the court continues reviewing the reports and documents related to the incident.
When is the next hearing in the Youssef Ahmed case?
The next hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2026.
Why was the appeal postponed?
The hearing was postponed pending the required report.
Where is the case being heard?
The case is being heard by the Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Appeals Court in Alexandria.
What is the case number?
The case is registered as No. 6541 of 2025, Sidi Gaber Misdemeanor Police Department.
