Moroccan Athletes Excel at the Mediterranean Games 2026
The Moroccan sports scene has once again proven its mettle at the Mediterranean Games held in Taranto, Italy, where athletes from the Kingdom showcased exceptional talent and determination. In a remarkable display of skill, Moroccan competitors secured four gold medals in gymnastics and athletics, significantly enhancing the national sports tally on an exhilarating day of competition.
In gymnastics, the spotlight shined brightly on Moroccan champion Hamza Hosseini, who clinched a gold medal in the men's vault event. Hosseini achieved an impressive score of 14.025 points, outperforming Italy's Brognami, who took home the silver with a score of 13.900, while Turkey's Alperin Avci secured the bronze with 13.850 points. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first gymnastics gold for Morocco at the Mediterranean Games since Khalid Sader's triumph in the same event in 1993.
Moving to athletics, Moroccan runners continued their gold rush with Saladin Ben Yzid winning the gold medal in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase final. The 23-year-old athlete finished ahead of his compatriot Mohamed Tendouft, who earned the silver, while Algeria's Omar Sarayesh took the bronze position. Additionally, Moroccan sprinter Ismail Meniani, aged 26, dazzled audiences with his performance in the men's 400-meter hurdles, securing gold with a time of 48.87 seconds, followed closely by Turkey's Ismail Nuzir and compatriot Berki Exam, who won silver and bronze respectively.
Completing a triumphant day, Moroccan runner Yassine Hussein added to the celebrations by winning the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter race with a remarkable time of 19.94 seconds, outpacing Italy's Filippo Di Zara and France's Theo Choup. These achievements not only highlight the prowess of Moroccan athletes but also reinforce the country’s prominent presence in the ongoing Mediterranean Games, with Moroccan champions consistently raising the national flag high amidst fierce competition.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
