16/07/2026
Obituary and Tribute to an Exemplary International Sports Figure
"To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return."
"O reassured soul, return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him], and enter among My [righteous] servants and enter My Paradise."
With hearts full of sadness, yet accepting of Allah’s decree, and in my capacity as the President of the African Continent for the International Shinshidokan-Kai Organization, I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences on behalf of myself and all members of our organization across the African continent on the passing of my dear brother, beloved friend, and one of our key pillars:
International Referee, Captain Essam Farouk El-Dekmy
One of the Leaders of the International Shinshidokan-Kai Organization in Egypt
(May Allah have mercy on his soul)
Throughout his distinguished career, Captain Essam was a true role model in sportsmanship, professionalism, and dedication. He was not only an outstanding captain but also:
An Elite International Referee who represented Egypt and the sport with the utmost integrity, fairness, and excellence in international arenas.
A Dedicated Leader who, as one of the heads of our organization in Egypt, passionately worked to promote, develop, and instill the core values of the sport.
A Loyal Brother and Friend known to everyone for his humility, honesty, and noble character.
His departure is an immense loss to the international sports community, our organization, and to all of us personally. However, we remain patient and say only what pleases our Lord.
Our Prayers for the Departed:
We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive him, grant him His vast mercy, cleanse him of his sins, and admit him to the highest levels of Paradise (Al-Firdous). May Allah bestow patience, strength, and solace upon his family, loved ones, and all of us during this difficult time.
"Surely, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return."
May you never experience the loss of a loved one.
