فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a surprising move, the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation has announced the dismissal of the entire technical staff of the national team, following what has been described as a “disappointing” performance at the 2024 Olympic Games.
As criticism mounts against Abdeljaouad Belhaj, who has held the position of Federation President for over 22 years, he has shifted blame to the technical director, holding him responsible for the negative results achieved by the team at the Olympics.
In a noteworthy step, Belhaj announced the opening of international applications for the position of the new technical director, in a clear attempt to inject new blood and rebuild the national boxing team.
This decision comes amid general dissatisfaction with the performance of the Moroccan boxing team at the Olympics, where they failed to secure any medals. This has raised questions about the future of the sport in Morocco and its ability to compete at the international level.
These developments are expected to spark widespread debate in Moroccan sporting circles, especially with Belhaj remaining in his position despite the criticism directed at him. The search for a new technical director is anticipated to result in radical changes in the strategy for preparing and training Moroccan boxers.
All eyes remain on the next steps to be taken by the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation to rebuild the national team and improve its performance in preparation for upcoming international competitions.
The situation highlights the challenges facing Moroccan boxing and the pressure on sports federations to deliver results on the international stage. It also underscores the complex dynamics within sports administration, where long-standing leadership faces scrutiny in the face of disappointing performances.
As the federation embarks on this new phase, there will be keen interest in how these changes might impact Morocco’s boxing prospects and whether they can lead to improved results in future international tournaments. The outcome of this restructuring could have significant implications for the development of boxing in Morocco and potentially serve as a case study for other sports federations facing similar challenges.
