Morocco’s national karate team won three bronze medals on the opening day of the African Karate Championships in Algeria. The competition, which began Thursday, September 10, will continue through Sunday, September 13.
The three medals were secured by Adam Rachou in kata, Ahmed Haddadi in the under-60kg kumite category, and Chaima El Haiti in the under-55kg kumite category.
According to a statement on its Facebook page, the Royal Moroccan Karate Federation and Associated Disciplines announced that Morocco is participating in the continental event with a delegation of male and female athletes across various age groups in both kata and kumite disciplines.
The federation also noted that the national team prepared for the championships through an intensive year-round training program at the Bouznika training center.
This program focused on enhancing the athletes’ physical, technical, and mental readiness, alongside comprehensive preparation for the diverse competitions and categories in which Morocco is competing.
