Moroccan sports official Bouchra Hajij was elected president of the Association of African Olympic Sports Confederations (CASOL) on Friday, November 4.
She was elected during the organization’s general assembly in Dakar, Senegal, held on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOY).
A former international volleyball player, Hajij already serves as president of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) and vice-president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
She was first elected to lead the CAVB in 2020, securing 42 of the 54 votes and becoming the first woman to hold the position.
According to its official website, CASOL is a pan-African organization bringing together the continental sports confederations governing Olympic disciplines. Its aim is to foster collective action to improve the conditions for the continent’s preparation, organization and influence within global sport.
In her address following the election, Hajij said the priorities for the coming period would include coordinating the efforts of African federations, defending the interests of African sport within international bodies, developing sports infrastructure and supporting youth and women’s sports. These efforts are intended to strengthen Africa’s position within the global Olympic movement.
Bouchra Hajij continues to represent Moroccan and African women in decision-making bodies across the continent’s sports sector.
