On Sunday, Egypt's swimming icon Farida Osman, the Golden Fish, announced that she will non participate in the forthcoming Paris Olympic Games.
Osman said in a statement that she did her best in this season which is its top point is the Olympics, achieving the required numbers for qualifying her. However, during the final stages of preparation, there was a misunderstanding and a confusion about the qualification rules.
Osman expressed that she was informed that she can't compete due to limited quota restrictions for Paris.
She said in her statement: "After months of relentless training, I am devastated to learn that I will not be representing Egypt at the Paris Olympics."
Osman also thanked everyone for their support, wishing the best for her mates in the olympic delegation.
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