Moroccan athlete Mouncef Bouja qualified for the final of the 400m (T12) event on Wednesday, during the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris.
Details of the Qualifying Race
The Moroccan champion finished the first qualifying heat in first place with a time of 48.98 seconds, ahead of Thai athlete Kissanapong Tisuwan (2nd/50.68 seconds) and Zambian athlete Lassam Katongo (3rd/58.77 seconds). The other Moroccan competitor, Abdeslam Hili (3rd heat), was eliminated after a false start.
Date of the Final
The 400m final is scheduled to take place on Thursday at 10:00 local time in Paris.
Historic Achievement
Mouncef Bouja’s qualification for the 400m final is a historic achievement for Moroccan sports in the Paralympic Games. This accomplishment underscores the high level reached by Moroccan sports for people with special needs and the efforts made to support this community and enable their participation in international events.
Support from Moroccans
Moroccans eagerly await to see Mouncef Bouja compete in the final, hoping that he will achieve a new success to add to Morocco’s impressive sports record. His qualification for the final is a source of pride and honor for all Moroccans.