Cross-country

Moroccan-Born Adel Mechaal Retains Spanish Cross-Country Title Despite Close Finish

30 January 2023

The athlete of Moroccan origin Adel Mechaal, who resides in Catalonia, retained his title of Spanish cross-country champion in Ortuella (Biscay) on Sunday.

Barefoot Moroccan Boy in Duct Tape Shoes Sparks Social Media Support After Cross Country Race

17 January 2023

A young boy participated in the National School Cross Country Championship with his feet almost bare, covered in duct tape. The photo has gone viral on social media.

Epic Titan Desert MTB Race Returns to Morocco with 600km Challenge

12 March 2022

The Titan Desert 2022, the reference MTB race, will take place this year in Morocco, from May 8 to 13. Six days of competition during which more than 600 expected participants (…)

Muslim Teen Disqualified from Ohio Cross-Country Race for Wearing Hijab

29 October 2019

A Muslim American teenager was disqualified from a sports competition for keeping her hijab on throughout the event.