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Agadir – Morocco and Spain have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration in triathlon, emphasizing exchanges in training, technical development, and competition organization.
The agreement was signed between the Royal Moroccan Triathlon Federation (FRMTI) and the Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI) on Saturday in Larache during the Larache International Triathlon, held from July 3 to 5.
The partnership is designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise between the two federations through advisory, support, and training initiatives covering multiple aspects of the sport.
It also seeks to improve athlete performance, strengthen technical support systems, and expand training opportunities for coaches, referees, and competition organizers.
The agreement includes cooperation on the development of sports clubs and triathlon schools, with a focus on athlete education and long-term talent development.
It also establishes a framework for regular exchanges between the two federations, enabling Moroccan representatives to participate in events organized in Spain while welcoming Spanish athletes and officials to competitions hosted in Morocco.
The two sides agreed to create a joint committee responsible for monitoring projects and ensuring the effective implementation of cooperation across organizational, economic, and sporting areas.
Speaking to Morocco’s state news agency MAP, FRMTI President Majid Amahroq described the agreement as an important opportunity for Morocco to benefit from Spain’s internationally recognized expertise in triathlon.
“Spain is a world reference in this discipline, with world champions and Olympic champions,” Amahroq said, noting that the partnership would strengthen administrative and technical cooperation while improving the skills of Moroccan coaches, managers, and referees.
He added that Moroccan athletes will also gain access to training camps and competitions in Spain, providing greater exposure to high-level international competition.
According to Amahroq, the agreement is already delivering practical results. Two Spanish international referees are taking part in the 19th African Triathlon Cup in Larache, while Moroccan referees and athletes are expected to participate in an upcoming competition in Pontevedra, Spain.
