U20 Athletics: Morocco tops Arab Championships with 36 medals

Our national U20 athletics team finished 1st in the overall standings at the Arab U20 Athletics Championships, held from April 26 to 30, 2026 in Tunis, with a total of 36 medals (9 gold, 16 silver and 11 bronze).

The Moroccan team delivered performances across a wide range of events, particularly in middle- and long-distance races, with results in the 800 m, 1,500 m and 5,000 m, as well as in hurdles, including the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles. Moroccan athletes also performed in sprint events such as the 400 m and 100 m, in addition to the 3,000 m steeplechase. Among the standout results, Mohamed Al MUSALIT won gold in the 1,500 m and Bilal REGGAD in the 5,000 m, while Adam NAMAR (400 m hurdles), Imad BOUCHAJDA (1,500 m) and Réda OUAZZAOUIT (5,000 m) secured silver medals.

The 4×100 m and 4×400 m relays also contributed to the overall tally, notably with two silver medals in the women’s events, while the men’s 4×400 m relay claimed a bronze medal, reflecting Morocco’s presence across multiple disciplines.

Represented by a delegation of 31 athletes, including 18 women, our national team competed at the Olympic Stadium in Radès in a championship that brought together several Arab nations in a highly competitive environment.