Mohamed Abdelfatah
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Greco-Roman
Freestyle wrestling
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, Egypt
), commonly known by his nickname "Bogy" , is an Egyptian Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler
.
in Guangzhou
, China
(84kg class), beating 2004 Olympic gold medalist Alexei Mishin
from Russia
in the quarter-finals, and Nazmi Avluca
from Turkey
in the final.
In the Men's Greco-Roman 85kg class at the 2000 Summer Olympics
, Abdelfatah finished in 8th place. At the 2004 Summer Olympics
in the Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg class, he contested the result of his fight in the knock out round and was later disqualified.
After taking a break for several years because of an knee injury, Abdelfatah started to compete again.
In 2010 Mohamed Abdelfatah moved up to 96kg winning the Mediterranean Games and the African championship. In 2011 he won the silver medal in the Golden Grand Prix in Baku
. He also placed third in the Golden Grand Prix in Tbilisi
2011.
His International coach and massage therapist is Jakob Panotas
Ranked fifth in 96 kg category, the Egyptian Mohamed AbdelFattah is the only African who succeeded to get its qualification ticket for the 2012 Olympic games. He will be aiming for the podium. This is what he clearly stated in Al –Ahram-hebdo: “after an interruption of more than two years unrealistic (suspended) and several injuries it was very difficult to come back into the game, but with his long time friend and coach Jakob Panotas helps me to this result and encourages me to do better.
I did not want only to qualify for the Olympic Games, my aim is to take a medal and hopefully gold. My actual level allows me to attain that objective”. As a reminder, Mohamed Abdel-Fattah was the 2006 world champion and several other international and golden Grand Prix medals.
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
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Suez
Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez , near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal, having the same boundaries as Suez governorate. It has three harbors, Adabya, Ain Sokhna and Port Tawfiq, and extensive port facilities...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
), commonly known by his nickname "Bogy" , is an Egyptian Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
.
Career
Abdelfatah represented his country at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. He won his division at the 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships
The 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships were held at the Tianhe Sports Center in Guangzhou, China. The event took place from September 25 to October 1, 2006.-Medal table:-Team ranking:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:-Women's freestyle:...
in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
(84kg class), beating 2004 Olympic gold medalist Alexei Mishin
Alexei Mishin
Alexei Nikolaevich Mishin is a Russian figure skating coach and former pair skater. With partner Tamara Moskvina, he was the 1969 World silver medalist and USSR national champion....
from Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
in the quarter-finals, and Nazmi Avluca
Nazmi Avluca
Nazmi Avluca , is a Turkish sports wrestler, who has won several titles at international competitions including four European and two FILA Wrestling World Championships in the Men's Greco-Roman category. He took also part at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, without success until finally winning a bronze...
from Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
in the final.
In the Men's Greco-Roman 85kg class at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's Greco-Roman 85 kg
The Men's Greco-Roman 85 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, September 25 to September 27.- Medalists :- Tournament results :...
, Abdelfatah finished in 8th place. At the 2004 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg
The Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, August 24 to August 25.-Medalists:- Tournament results :...
in the Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg class, he contested the result of his fight in the knock out round and was later disqualified.
After taking a break for several years because of an knee injury, Abdelfatah started to compete again.
In 2010 Mohamed Abdelfatah moved up to 96kg winning the Mediterranean Games and the African championship. In 2011 he won the silver medal in the Golden Grand Prix in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
. He also placed third in the Golden Grand Prix in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
2011.
His International coach and massage therapist is Jakob Panotas
2011 World Championship
Mohamed AbdelFattah ambitionsRanked fifth in 96 kg category, the Egyptian Mohamed AbdelFattah is the only African who succeeded to get its qualification ticket for the 2012 Olympic games. He will be aiming for the podium. This is what he clearly stated in Al –Ahram-hebdo: “after an interruption of more than two years unrealistic (suspended) and several injuries it was very difficult to come back into the game, but with his long time friend and coach Jakob Panotas helps me to this result and encourages me to do better.
I did not want only to qualify for the Olympic Games, my aim is to take a medal and hopefully gold. My actual level allows me to attain that objective”. As a reminder, Mohamed Abdel-Fattah was the 2006 world champion and several other international and golden Grand Prix medals.
2000 Olympics
| Wrestler | W | L | CP | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | |
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 | |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Red | Blue | CP | TP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincey Clark | Luis Enrique Méndez | 0-3 PO | 0-5 |
| Mohamed Abdelfatah | Quincey Clark | 4-0 ST | 12-0 |
| Luis Enrique Méndez | Mohamed Abdelfatah | 3-1 PP | 4-3 |
Pool 2
| Wrestler | W | L | CP | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Red | Blue | CP | TP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Abdelfatah | Mukhran Vakhtangadze Mukhran Vakhtangadze Mukhran Vakhtangadze is a Georgian wrestler who competed in the Men's Freestyle 85 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated early.... |
3-0 PO | 3-0 |
| Brad Vering Brad Vering Brad Vering is a United States Olympic athlete who competes in Greco-Roman wrestling.-High School Years:Vering attended Howells High School in Howells, Nebraska and was a letterman in football and wrestling. In wrestling, he was a three-time State Champion.... |
Mohamed Abdelfatah | 0-3 PO | 0-4 |
| Mukhran Vakhtangadze Mukhran Vakhtangadze Mukhran Vakhtangadze is a Georgian wrestler who competed in the Men's Freestyle 85 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated early.... |
Brad Vering Brad Vering Brad Vering is a United States Olympic athlete who competes in Greco-Roman wrestling.-High School Years:Vering attended Howells High School in Howells, Nebraska and was a letterman in football and wrestling. In wrestling, he was a three-time State Champion.... |
0-4 PA |
Knock-Out round
'|2| |0|- Abdelfatah did not accept this result, because his been cheated by the referee, Egypt should pay $500 fee as FILA's request for the Objection and was disqualified due to the protest.
Major international achievements
- World Championship in IstanbulIstanbulIstanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
- 5th - 2011 - Golden Grand Prix in TbilisiTbilisiTbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
- Bronze - 2011 - Golden Grand Prix Final in BakuBakuBaku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
- Silver - 2010 - African Championships in CairoCairoCairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
- Gold - 2010 - Mediterranean Games in IstanbulIstanbulIstanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, TurkeyTurkeyTurkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
- Gold - 2010 - World Championship in GuangzhouGuangzhouGuangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
Gold - 2006 - Mediterranean Games in Almeria - Gold - 2005
- David Cup in the USA - Gold - 2005
- All Arab Games in Algeria - Gold - 2004
- Grand Prix HungaryHungaryHungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
- Gold - 2004 - Poland Open - 4th - 2003
- World Cup in Cairo - Gold - 2002
- World Championship in MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
- Bronze - 2002 - Diamond Championship in GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- Gold - 2002 - Ibraheem Mostafa in Alexandria - Gold - 2002
- Africa Championship in Cairo - Gold - 2002
- World Cup in France - Gold - 2001
- Ibraheem Mostafa in Cairo - Gold - 2001
- Mediterranea Games in Tunisia - Gold - 2001
- Russia Open in Moscow - 5th - 2001
- Africa Championship in Morocco - Gold - 2001
- Arab Championship in Syria - Gold - 2001
- Austria Open - Gold - 2001
- 2000 Summer Olympics - 8th - 2000
- Russia Open in Mosccow - 5th - 2000
- African Championship in Tunisia - Gold - 2000
- Grand prix in Alexandria - Gold - 2000
- Grand prix Final in Italy - Bronze - 2000
- France Open in France - Bronze - 2000
- African Games in South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
(Freestyle) - Gold - 1999 - African Games in South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
- Gold - 1999 - Arab Games in Jordan - Gold - 1999
- King's Championship in JordanJordanJordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
- Gold - 1999 - Junior World Championship in Cairo - Silver - 1998
- African Nations in Cairo - Gold - 1998
- Arab Junior Cup in SyriaSyriaSyria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
- Gold - 1997 - Arab Junior Cup in CairoCairoCairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
- Gold - 1996
External links and references
- http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/mohamed-abd-el-fatah-1.html
- http://www.iat.uni-leipzig.de/datenbanken/dbwrest/daten.php?spid=E32CEA3190984CB6A4665AB1C58B5ABB Major international achievements