The Moroccan national team achieved a remarkable sporting success by winning the title of the Arab Athletics Championship for the under-23 category, held in the Egyptian city of Ismailia from July 5 to 9. The Moroccan team managed to retain its title for the second consecutive time, topping the medal table with a total of 32 medals.
In detail, the Moroccan national team secured 16 gold medals, 11 silver, and 5 bronze, affirming its superiority in various championship events. This achievement came in strong competition with the host Egyptian team, which finished second with 39 medals (12 gold, 16 silver, and 11 bronze), followed by the Algerian team in third place with 15 medals (6 gold and 9 bronze).
The championship witnessed wide participation from young athletic talents, with athletes from 12 Arab countries competing, reflecting the importance of this sporting event in promoting positive competition and developing athletics in the Arab region.
It’s worth noting that this victory confirms the notable development in the level of Moroccan athletics, especially in the youth category, which bodes well for the future of Moroccan sports at both regional and international levels. It also highlights the success of the training and preparation strategies adopted by the Kingdom of Morocco in developing young athletic talents.
This triumph underscores Morocco’s growing prominence in athletics and sets a positive tone for its future participation in international sporting events.