فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a controversial statement, Dr. Ihsan El Meskini commented on Morocco’s disappointing results at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
El Meskini pointed out that Morocco only secured two medals in this Olympiad: one in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase and a bronze in football. He compared this outcome to Morocco’s performance at the Sydney Olympics about 20 years ago, where the country won five medals.
“This regression is absolutely unacceptable,” El Meskini declared. “The majority of Moroccan sports federations, with the exception of football, have not developed for many years and have remained without tangible results on the ground.”
The sports expert called for accountability and restructuring of sports federations, emphasizing the importance of “putting the right person in the right place, away from the manipulations that have led Morocco to trail in the last ranks globally.”
El Meskini added that Morocco should have won between 10 to 14 medals at least, given its long history of participation in the Olympic Games since the 1970s.
These statements open up a debate about the future of Moroccan sports and the necessity of taking serious measures to improve performance in upcoming international events.
The expert’s critique highlights the urgent need for reform in Morocco’s sports sector, particularly in Olympic disciplines. It also raises questions about the management and development strategies of various sports federations in the country.
As Morocco looks ahead to future Olympic Games, this assessment may serve as a wake-up call for sports officials and policymakers to reassess and revitalize the nation’s approach to Olympic sports development.
