Judo / African Senior Championships – Nairobi 2026: Morocco wins 6 medals

Our national judo team took part in the African Senior Championships, held in Nairobi (Kenya) from April 24 to 26, 2026, finishing in 5th place on the continental standings with a total of 6 medals: 2 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze.

The two gold medals were won by Ahmed ALAOUI CHERIFI in the -60 kg category and Soumiya IRAOUI in the -52 kg category, giving Morocco two African titles. Hassan DOUKKALI also secured the silver medal in the -73 kg category.

Morocco’s overall results were further strengthened by 3 bronze medals through Abderrahmane BOUSHITA (-66 kg), Wissal ZIANE (-57 kg) and Mohammed LAHBOUB (+100 kg).