Morocco finished third in the final standings at the African Karate Championships, which concluded in Algeria on Sunday, September 13, securing a total of 26 medals: five gold, 14 silver, and seven bronze.
The Moroccan team added two medals on the fourth and final day of competition. The men’s team, comprising Abdellrahman Chakir, Adam Rachouq, and Tijani Laamoum, won gold in team kata, while Aya Nassiri, Sana Aklemam, and Israa El Kahri claimed silver in the women’s team kata event.
Morocco opened its campaign with three bronze medals before adding three gold, eight silver, and two bronze medals on the second day. On the third day, the national team won one gold, five silver, and two bronze medals.
According to the Royal Moroccan Karate Federation and Associated Disciplines, Morocco competed in the continental event with a delegation of male and female athletes across different age groups in both kumite and kata events.
The federation stated that the national team had prepared for the championships through an intensive year-long training program at the Bouznika training center. This program focused on enhancing the athletes’ physical, technical, and mental readiness, alongside thorough preparation for the various competitions and age categories.
