Taekwondo: Morocco Wins Two Medals at the Portugal Open G1 2026

Morocco concluded its participation in the Portugal Open G1 2026, held in Porto, Portugal, on 25 and 26 July 2026, with a total of two medals: one silver and one bronze.

Listed on the World Taekwondo calendar, this G1-ranked competition brought together 1,076 athletes from several countries. As part of the international circuit, the event offered valuable World Taekwondo ranking points.

The Moroccan delegation was composed of El BOUCHTI Oumaima (-53 kg), ABDOUNI Abdelhamid (-74 kg) and ZARHOUTI Haitam (-80 kg).

In the -74 kg category, ABDOUNI Abdelhamid claimed the silver medal. El BOUCHTI Oumaima secured the bronze medal in the -53 kg category, while ZARHOUTI Haitam reached the quarter-finals in the -80 kg division.

Held at the Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia in Porto, the 2026 edition enabled the Moroccan taekwondo athletes to confirm their competitiveness on the international stage while continuing to improve their position in the World Taekwondo rankings.