Addis Ababa - The African Union (AU) paid tribute to Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali following his gold medal in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Paris-2024 Olympic Games. In a message on X, the AU praised the Moroccan star's performance, who became the first athlete to retain his Olympic title since Finland's Volmari Iso-Hollo (1932 and 1936 Olympics). The African Union is "celebrating Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali, who delivered a historic performance to become the first man to successfully defend his 3000 m steeplechase title since 1936", reads the message complemented by an illustration of El Bakkali celebrating his victory adorned with the national flag. Reigning double Olympic and world champion, El Bakkali won on Wednesday the 3,000 m steeplechase final at the Stade de France, clocking 08:06. Similarly, the AU celebrated several other African champions for their various achievements at the Paris Olympics through messages on X. Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
Related Posts
Second division football galore awaits Omaheke, Khomas and Zambezi
OPUWO: The Namibia Football Association’s second divisions in the Omaheke, Khomas, and Zambezi regions resume this weekend in Gobabis, Katima Mulilo, and Windhoek, with 30 matches scheduled for Friday through Sunday.
The Omaheke Second Division Leagu…
Sports essential part of school curriculum, says Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr Andrew Adejo, says sports will continue to form part of schools…
200 players for chess, scrabble fiesta in Abuja
No fewer than 200 players, including over 400 enthusiasts and spectators are expected to participate in a Chess and Scrabble fiesta in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long tournament organised by BeeCass Chess Club, is expe…