Morocco's Rajae Akermach wins bronze in para-taekwondo at Paris 2024 Paralympics

On Saturday, Moroccan athlete Rajae Akermach won the bronze medal in the over 65kg (K44) category of the para-taekwondo competitions at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Moroccan para-taekwondoist secured the bronze by defeating Brazil's Debora Menezes 24-15 in the second repechage bout. Akermach had earlier lost in the quarter-finals to Britain's Amy Truesdale, with a score of 30-9. In a statement to MAP, Akermach expressed her joy at winning this medal, the second earned by Moroccan

Moroccan Fatima Zahra El Idrissi claims silver in 1500m at Paris Paralympics

On Saturday, Moroccan runner Fatima Zahra El Idrissi won the silver medal in the 1500 m (T13) para-athletics event at the Paris Paralympic Games. El Idrissi finished second in the race with a time of 4min 22sec 98/100è. Gold went to Ethiopia's Tigist Gezahagn Menigstu, who won in 4:22.39. Bronze went to American Liza Corso (4.23.45). This is the third medal won by Moroccan athletes at this global competition, following the two bronze medals won by Aymane El Haddaoui in the 100 m (T47)

Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads to Real Sociedad from West Ham

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd has joined La Liga club Real Sociedad from West Ham on a season-long loan, the Spanish club has announced. Real Sociedad bolster their defense with the arrival of Aguerd, who will wear the number 8 jersey. With 47 caps for the Atlas Lions and over 10,000 minutes played between Ligue 1 and the Premier League, the left central defender «will defend our shield this season» the club said in a press release. «Marhaban, Nayef» (Welcome,

Jeux paralympiques / taekwondo : Rajae Akermach remporte le bronze (K44)

La Marocaine Rajae Akermach a remporté, samedi, la médaille de bronze de la catégorie des plus de 65 kg (K44) des compétitions de para-taekwondo, dans le cadre des Jeux paralympiques de Paris 2024. La para-taekwondoïste marocaine a décroché le bronze en s'imposant lors du 2è combat des repêchages face à la Brésilienne Debora Menezes sur le score de 24 à 15. Akermach a perdu en quart de finale face à la

Jeux paralympiques : Fatima Zahra El Idrissi médaillée d'argent du 1500 m (T13)

La coureuse marocaine Fatima Zahra El Idrissi a remporté, samedi, la médaille d'argent du 1500 m (T13), dans le cadre des épreuves de para-athlétisme comptant pour les Jeux paralympiques de Paris. El Idrissi est montée sur la deuxième marche du podium en signant un temps de 4min 22sec 98/100è, soit son meilleur chrono cette année. L'or est revenu à l'Ethiopienne Tigist Gezahagn Menigstu qui s'est imposée en 4:22.39. Le

Mercato : L'international marocain Nayef Aguerd rejoint la Real Sociedad

L'international marocain Nayef Aguerd a rejoint le club espagnol Real Sociedad en provenance de West Ham, en prêt pour une saison, a annoncé le club espagnol. L'arrivée de Nayef Aguerd, qui portera le maillot numéro 8, est cruciale pour le renforcement de la défense des Basques, qui cherchent à maintenir leur compétitivité en Liga, souligne un communiqué du club espagnol. Avec 47 sélections avec les Lions de

Maroc : Record de 10 millions (+15%) d'arrivées touristiques à fin juillet (DEPF)

Les arrivées touristiques au Maroc ont atteint un nouveau record de dix millions de personnes à fin juillet 2024, en hausse de 15% par rapport à la même période un an auparavant, selon la Direction des études et des prévisions financières (DEPF) relevant du ministère de l'Economie et des finances. «La destination Maroc a accueilli durant le mois de juillet 2024 un nombre record d'arrivées, soit 2,6 millions

Moroccan Ayoub Adouich claims bronze in under 63 kg para-taekwondo

Moroccan Ayoub Adouich won the bronze medal in the under 63 kg (K44) category of the para-taekwondo competitions on Friday. The Moroccan para-taekwondoist advanced to the bronze medal match by winning the second repechage bout against Brazilian Nathan Torquato, who was forced to withdraw due to injury. Adouich lost in the quarter-finals to Italian Antonino Bossolo (17-4). This is the second medal won by Moroccan athletes in this competition, after the bronze previously won by Aymane El

Moroccan runner Aymane El Haddaoui wins bronze at Paralympics

Moroccan runner Aymane El Haddaoui won the bronze medal in the 100m (T47) event at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. El Haddaoui finished third in the race, covering the distance in 10.78 seconds. Brazilian Petrucio Ferreira dos Santos won the race in 10.68, and American Korban Best placed second in 10.75. This is Morocco's first medal in this edition. Aissa Dghoughi, El Haddaoui's coach, said the race was highly contested, noting that the 100m is not the Moroccan's favorite distance,

Thunderstorms, hail, and gusts expected Saturday in Morocco

Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusts of wind are expected this Saturday in several provinces of Morocco, announced the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). Thus, 15-30 mm of rainfall is expected on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the provinces of Midelt, Errachidia Boulemane, Guercif, Jerada, Taourirt, Oujda-Angad and Berkane, specified the DGM in an orange alert level warning bulletin.