Weightlifting: Morocco Claims 22 Medals at African and Mediterranean Championships in Egypt

/ Mohamed Abou Sahl /

Morocco's national weightlifting team delivered a strong performance at the African Championship and the Mediterranean Cup of weightlifting, held in the city of Ismailia, Egypt, relying on seven athletes: four lifters and three masters lifters. They produced an outstanding tally by winning 22 medals, including 07 silver and 15 bronze, while improving the lifts and output of most of the squad. This continental stage in Egypt is part of the international fixtures contested by the Moroccan champions with the aim of qualifying for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The grassroots work led by the Weightlifting Federation, headed by its president Mr. Kamal Lahlou, aims to broaden the base of participation through clubs, associations and regional centres, while honouring its commitments toward the national ministry and the Moroccan National Olympic Committee.

The results
Men
- 71 kg category, Ismail Rachidi: 4th in Africa and 03 bronze medals at the Mediterranean tournament.
- 88 kg category, Said Alioua: 4th in Africa and 03 silver medals at the Mediterranean tournament.
- +110 kg category, Bilal Bouamar: 03 silver medals in Africa and 03 silver medals at the Mediterranean tournament.
Team standings at the Mediterranean tournament, men: 2nd place and a gold cup.
Women
- 58 kg category, Maha Fajr El Islam: 4th place continentally and 03 medals.
63 kg category, Aya Imran: 4th place continentally and 03 silver medals at the Mediterranean tournament.
- 69 kg category, Chaibia Chaachoui: bronze medal in Africa and 03 silver medals at the Mediterranean tournament.
73 kg category, Sanaa Toftaoui: 4th place continentally.
Team standings, women: 3rd place and a gold cup.
Alongside the African and Mediterranean competitions, the Royal Moroccan Weightlifting Federation took part in the proceedings of the African Confederation's general assembly, represented by Mohamed Frih, Ali Labib and Abdellah Bahji. The vote resulted in the election of Moroccan national official Mohamed Frih to the international sports commission, in recognition of his competence and experience.

/ Mohamed Abou Sahl /