Taekwondo: Haitam ZARHOUTI wins bronze at the Paris 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix

Our champion Haitam ZARHOUTI, a beneficiary of the MNOC Elite B Olympic Preparation Scholarship, won the bronze medal in the -80 kg category at the Paris 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series, held in France from 9 to 11 October 2026.

Our representative delivered a strong performance, securing three consecutive victories to reach the final four of the competition. He first defeated Egypt’s Ahmad RAWY, before overcoming Belarusian athlete Raman TURAVINAU.

In the quarter-finals, Haitam ZARHOUTI defeated Russia’s Artem MYTAREV in two rounds, thereby securing a place on the podium. His run then came to an end in the semi-finals against Uzbekistan’s Jasurbek JAYSUNOV, who went on to claim the silver medal.

This bronze medal marks Haitam ZARHOUTI’s first podium finish on the World Taekwondo Grand Prix circuit and further strengthens his international record ahead of upcoming sporting events.

This latest achievement follows a strong 2026 season, notably highlighted by the silver medal he won at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.