فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Special Report – Four years after winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Moroccan world champion in the 400m (T47 category), Ayoub Sadni, is preparing to participate again in the Paris 2024 Games. His primary goal is to reclaim his place at the top of the podium.
Sadni, known for raising the national flag in various world competitions and breaking records, will be in the spotlight to repeat his “Japanese” achievement. In this regard, the Moroccan athlete, returning from an injury, continues his preparations according to a program he has set with his coach.
In a statement, Sadni said, “Preparations are proceeding in an organized manner. Due to an injury, I had to change my training program. After my recovery, I am gradually trying to increase the pace of training to regain my usual rhythm.” He added that he managed to recover from a knee injury, which forced him to stop for 3 months, thanks to the efforts of the medical staff. He affirmed, “I now feel in full fitness to pursue a new Paralympic medal and a new record.”
However, Sadni pointed out that the competition will be fierce, especially with Brazilian athletes.
For his part, Mohamed Sandaoui, the national coach and mentor of Ayoub Sadni, explained that this year was difficult for the Moroccan athlete due to the injury, noting that the Paralympic champion has resumed his training and aspires to retain his gold medal.
Sandaoui highlighted the role of the technical staff of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Sports for People with Disabilities, which enabled Sadni to return to the tracks, especially in Spain, Germany, and Belgium.
It’s worth noting that Sadni broke the world record during the Tokyo 2020 Games. In 2023, he participated in the World Championships in Paris, where his determination led him to achieve an impressive time of 46.78 seconds, surpassing his own world record. He had also broken the world record in 2022 during the Grand Prix held in France.
It should be noted that Morocco is participating in the 17th Paralympic Games (Paris 2024) with 38 athletes. They will compete in para-athletics events (for motor and visual impairments), wheelchair tennis, para powerlifting, para taekwondo, para road cycling, and football 5-a-side for the visually impaired.
