Morocco Dominates the African Military Boxing Championship and Wins All Gold Medals
Morocco secured ten gold medals during the sixth edition of the African Military Boxing Championship, thereby asserting control over all titles contested in the finals held at the Royal Armed Forces Sports Complex in Salé over Thursday and Friday.
Moroccan boxers claimed victory in all the final matches, with gold medals awarded to Issam Ben Siyar (49 kg), Othman Chadghour (52 kg), Bachir Aarab (56 kg), Zouhir Fadel (60 kg), Nader Abdel Haq (64 kg), Zain Al-Abidin Amorugh (69 kg), Yassine El-Waraz (75 kg), Aziz Ben Dali (81 kg), Mehdi Brous (91 kg), and Younes Bouhaddid (+91 kg).
Mehdi Brous stated that the match was challenging against an experienced opponent, but the extensive preparations undertaken by the national team were key to their victory. Aziz Ben Dali noted that facing Tanzanian Changaraoi in the finals was a culmination of a long journey of training and readiness.
Coach Youssef Sarour praised the high level of Moroccan athletes, emphasizing that the results reflect significant effort and systematic preparation that began months ago. He confirmed that the championship was an essential step in preparing for upcoming military competitions, particularly the Military World Boxing Championship.
Abdelilah Oudghiri, the international supervisor of the competitions, highlighted the distinguished technical level of the championship, noting that the refereeing relied on modern techniques and a computerized points system under the supervision of highly rated international judges. He stated that the matches took place in a spirit of sportsmanship and discipline.
Burkina Faso’s coach, Saido Bandi, expressed complete satisfaction with the organization and overall technical level of the championship, affirming that it provided a valuable experience for African boxers to enhance their competitiveness at the continental level.
Morocco topped the medal table, winning all ten golds, followed by Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, and Burkina Faso, while the bronze medals were distributed among Cape Verde, Guinea, Mozambique, and Libya. The fair play award was jointly given to Tanzania and Cape Verde.
Approximately 70 boxers representing 12 African countries participated in this edition, competing across various weight categories, with a high-profile attendance that included African military sports leaders and representatives from African and international military sports organizations.
