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Ya Biladi
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Soufiane El Bakkali elected president of Moroccan athletes' commission
Moroccan double world champion in the 3000m steeplechase, Soufiane El Bakkali, was unanimously elected president of the Athletes' Commission under the Moroccan National Olympic Committee (CNOM) on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Speaking to the national sports channel Arryadia, the Olympic gold medalist said he was «honored» by the trust placed in him, adding that it strengthened his commitment to «effectively advocate for the interests of Moroccan athletes and ensure their voices are heard».
Morocco World
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Champion Soufiane El Bakkali Elected President of Athletes' Commission
Rabat – Beyond being Morocco's pride as a champion, Soufiane El Bakkali is now the President of the Athletes' Commission within the Moroccan National Olympic Committee (CNOM), after receiving a unanimous vote of approval on Sunday. 'This is a great initiative… I am happy to be here, and I am happy to be elected as the president of this committee,' El Bakkali said following the vote. He added that he will work with all committee members to serve athletes' needs and demands. 'We want the athlete's voice to be heard through a roadmap that we are going to work with, and this committee will serve to make the athlete heard,' he said, adding that he sees his election coming at the right moment. 'I see this is the right moment to enter this field, thanks to the experience I gained. This is pride for me to enter this field,' El Bakkali added, noting that he has a new vision that he would like to share with other committee members so they can work together to serve Morocco and its representation. El Bakkali has represented Morocco in many international competitions, winning prestigious awards – including in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he secured gold in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase. Also part of his Olympic accolades, he took gold in the Tokyo Games in 2020. The two-time Olympic and world champion came second in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2022 Diamond League in Xiamen in China. The Moroccan runner also claimed gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in 2023 and Eugene, the US, in 2022. Tags: AthleticsSoufiane El Bakkali
Morocco World
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Sport at African Anti-Doping Forum
Rabat – Morocco renews its stance on clean and ethical sports as it hosts the first forum of African National Anti-Doping Organizations (ONADs), a two-day event that brings together experts, officials, and advocates for fair play from across the continent. Speaking in Rabat at the opening ceremony, Minister of Education Mohammed Saad Berrada described the gathering as more than just a formal exchange. It reflects a clear choice Morocco has made to align sports policy with international standards and to push for a culture of integrity on and off the field, he said. 'This forum stands as proof of our collective resolve to protect fairness in African sport,' Berrada said, pointing to the close cooperation between Morocco's anti-doping agency (AMAD), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and its Africa office. Berrada also referred to a message sent by King Mohammed VI in 2008 during the national sports conference, in which the monarch warned that doping runs counter to Moroccan values, culture, and law. The message remains just as relevant today, he argued. Since ratifying the UNESCO convention against doping in 2007, and the Council of Europe's agreement in 2013, Morocco has continued to build a legal and institutional framework around anti-doping. But beyond paperwork and policy, Berrada said, the issue touches on something deeper: the moral fabric of sport. 'Doping doesn't just harm athletes' health, it strikes at the heart of what sport should represent: fairness, mutual respect, and the pursuit of excellence,' he explained. Read also: Morocco Presents Draft Law to Fight Against Doping in Sports Meanwhile, Fatima Abouali, president of AMAD, described the agency's role as one that goes beyond enforcement. She sees it as a connector, a space where athletes, officials, doctors, universities, and journalists can speak the same language about ethics in sport. 'This forum gives us the chance to hear each other, to understand where we stand, and to move forward together,' Abouali said. She noted that AMAD has worked steadily since its creation to put strong structures in place, through training sessions, public awareness efforts, and partnerships with key players in the sporting world. The goal, she said, is not just to catch violations but to build a lasting culture of integrity. For Abdellatif Idmahama, Secretary General of the Moroccan National Olympic Committee, the forum also carries a political and diplomatic weight. He called it an example of South-South cooperation, an idea central to Morocco's foreign policy. 'This is about more than sport. It's about building trust, fairness, and solidarity between nations,' he said. Panel discussions throughout the forum address several priorities: the role of athletes in shaping clean sport , strategies for continental cooperation, the path ahead for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and how anti-doping rules will evolve in the years ahead. For many of the attendees, the forum offers more than just technical updates. It provides a rare opportunity to reflect, connect, and imagine a sporting future where talent, not shortcuts, defines success. Tags: anti dopingclean sportsMorocco anti dopingMorocco sports
Morocco World
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Prince Moulay Rachid Chairs Gala Dinner for 49th Hassan II Golf Trophy
Rabat – Prince Moulay Rachid chaired a gala dinner on Friday at the Chellah archaeological site in Rabat, hosted by King Mohammed VI, to mark the 49th Hassan II Golf Trophy and the 28th Lalla Meryem Cup, held from February 3 to 8. Upon his arrival, Prince Moulay Rachid, who is also the President of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, reviewed a detachment of the Auxiliary Forces The prince was then greeted by several key officials, including Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy Fatim-Zahra Ammor, and Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa. Also welcoming the prince were the President of the Moroccan National Olympic Committee, Fayçal Laraichi; the Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region and Governor of Rabat Prefecture, Mohamed Yacoubi; President of the Regional Council, Rachid El Abdi; President of the Municipal Council, Fatiha El Moudni; President of the Prefectural Council, Abdelaziz Driouich; and President of the Youssoufia District, Ibrahim El Joumani. Prince Moulay Rachid was also joined by key figures from the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, including Mostafa Zine, Hassan Mansouri, Abderrahman Bouftas, Ali Bensouda, Azzeddine Benmoussa, Michel Besancenay, Mohamed Iraqi, and Mohamed Naoufel Bensouda. Following these greetings, the prince interacted with international and national guests, as well as partners of the event. The gala dinner featured a screening of an institutional film that showcased the history of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and the Lalla Meryem Cup. The film highlighted the key moments of these prestigious competitions, founded in 1971 and 1993, respectively, by the late King Hassan II, and celebrated the world's greatest golfers who have contributed to the legacy of these high-profile sporting events.
