African Championships: Three podium finishes for Moroccan artistic gymnastics

Moroccan artistic gymnastics delivered an impressive haul of three medals at the 2026 African Championships, held from April 21 to 27 in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Hamza HOSSAINI stood out by securing a new continental title for Morocco with gold in vault, before adding bronze in parallel bars, confirming his strength across multiple apparatus.

In the women’s competition, Salina BOUSMAYOU also produced a notable performance by winning silver in floor exercise, strengthening Morocco’s presence on the podiums at this edition.

Bringing together 12 African nations, this 19th edition of the African Championships also served as an important qualifying stage for the 2026 World Championships.