Moroccan Paralympic Team Aims for Medal Surge in Tokyo Games
11 August 2021
The Moroccans engaged for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo promise to do better than five years ago in Rio where they only managed to win 7 medals.
Athletics
Olympic Runner Suspended for Blood Doping After Tokyo Games Test
9 August 2021
Bad news for runner Sadik Mikhou, eliminated in the 1500m heats at the Tokyo Olympics. The Bahraini of Moroccan origin has been provisionally suspended for a case of blood (…)
Olympic Champion El Bakkali Sets Sights on World Championships and Paris 2024
9 August 2021
Soufiane El Bakkali, the only Moroccan medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, says his career is not going to stop there. He is already eyeing other titles.
Spanish Runner Ayad Lamdassem Stuns with 5th Place Finish in Olympic Marathon
8 August 2021
The Spanish athlete of Moroccan origin, Ayad Lamdassem, created a surprise at the Tokyo Olympics by finishing fifth in the Olympic marathon with a time of 2:10:16, far ahead of (…)
Spanish Star Mohamed Katir Aims for Olympic Gold in 5000m Final
5 August 2021
Mohamed Katir, the triple Spanish record holder in the 1500, 3000 and 5000 meters, is eyeing a fourth record: the 5000 meters at the Tokyo Olympics. The key to his success, (…)
Olympic Champion El Bakkali Aims for Diamond League Glory in Paris
5 August 2021
Invigorated by his victory at the Tokyo Olympics, Soufiane El Bakkali wants to remain the master of the 3,000m steeplechase. He plans to win the Diamond League in Paris.
Spanish-Moroccan Runner Mohamed Katir Advances to Olympic 5,000m Final, Reaffirms Spanish Identity
4 August 2021
Mohamed Katir qualified for the 5,000 meters final at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Spanish athlete of Moroccan origin has once again been forced to justify his loyalty to Spain.
Moroccan Runner El Bakkali Ends Kenyan Reign in Olympic Steeplechase
3 August 2021
After Soufiane El Bakkali’s victory in the 3,000m steeplechase on Monday, the national anthem was played for the first time in Tokyo. An emotionally charged moment for the (…)
Morocco’s El-Bakkali Ends Kenya’s 37-Year Olympic Steeplechase Reign
3 August 2021
After 37 years of dominance in the 3,000 m steeplechase, Morocco dethroned Kenya thanks to the prowess of Olympic runner Soufiane El-Bakkali. The Moroccan athlete won on Monday (…)
Moroccan King Hails Olympic Gold Medalist Soufiane El Bakkali’s Steeplechase Victory
3 August 2021
King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, following his gold medal in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.