Rabat – Morocco won all 10 gold medals at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship, held at the Royal Armed Forces Sports Center in Sale on Thursday and Friday.
The Moroccan military boxing team dominated the finals, securing gold in every weight category.
The winners include Issam Bensayar (49 kg), Reda Essamai (56 kg), Othman Chadghour (52 kg), Zouhair Fadel (60 kg), Nadir Abdelhak (64 kg), Zine Elabidine Amroug (69 kg), Yassine Elouarz (75 kg), Aziz Ben Dalli (81 kg), Mehdi Bourous (91 kg), and Younes Bouhdid (+91 kg).
Speaking to the media, Mehdi Bourous said the competition was very tough. “My opponent had great technique, but thanks to our preparation, I was able to win the gold in a very intense fight,” he said.
Aziz Ben Dalli also said his final against Tanzania’s Yusuf Changarawe was difficult. He said his victory was the result of serious training and commended the technical team for their support.
Head coach Youssef Sorour said Morocco’s performance was no accident, as it comes after months of preparation. It’s a great sign for the next World Military Championship, he noted. Sorour also said that the Moroccan boxers have shown they can compete at a high level and expressed his pride in their achievements.
International boxing supervisor Abdelilah Oudghiri noted the quality of the tournament, saying they used modern scoring systems and had top-level international referees.
The head coach of Burkina Faso’s team, Saidou Bande, commended the event’s organization, adding that the tournament was a great opportunity for African boxers to test themselves and grow.
Morocco finished first in the overall medal standings, followed by Nigeria, which earned 2 silver and 4 bronze medals. Tanzania and Tunisia also won 2 silver medals each, along with a few bronze. Zambia, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Guinea, Mozambique, and Libya each won bronze medals. The Fair Play Award was shared by Tanzania and
