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Egyptian Cyclist Shahd Saied Disqualified from Paris Olympics After Collision Uproar

Jul 14, 2024, 04:50 PM

Egyptian cyclist Shahd Saied has been disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics following a social media backlash. The controversy arose after a video surfaced showing Saied appearing to knock over a competitor during a race, which sparked a collision uproar. The local Olympic committee made the decision on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This incident has caused significant uproar, leading to her removal from the Games.