LThe precious metal was removed, on the boys’ side, by Ahmed Alaoui Chrifi (-60 kg), Aniss Ijioui (-66 kg), Nouh Lahmouri (-73 kg), Amine El Azzouzi (-100 kg), while among the girls , Meriem El Maakoul (-48 kg), Amina Alaoui Chrifi (-52 kg), Malak Lakhal (-78 kg) and Taouab Aboulizza (78 kg) climbed to the highest steps of the podium.
On Friday, the cadets will compete in the categories of under 50, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90 and 90 kg, while the female cadets will be entered in the categories of under 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70 and 70 kg.
Competitions reserved for seniors will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Placed under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, the African International Judo Open sees the participation of 304 athletes (186 boys and 118 girls) representing 34 countries.
