Mamoune Secures 9 Gold Medals, Breaks 3 African Records

Algerian weightlifter Amina Yahia Mamoune achieved significant success at the African and Arab weightlifting championships held in Mostaganem, securing a remarkable nine gold medals. Mamoune was crowned both African and Arab champion across the junior and senior categories, also setting three new African records. Her performance included a new African record of 104 kg in the +86 kg snatch event.

The dual African and Arab championships, hosted at the Raïd Farradj sports complex's El Bay El Habib hall in Mostaganem, commenced on October 5. The event drew approximately 340 weightlifters from 29 African and Arab nations, competing across various age categories including juniors and seniors. Algeria participated with a delegation of 26 weightlifters in the African championship and 20 in the Arab championship, underscoring its commitment to the sport.

Mamoune's outstanding results contributed to an exceptional medal haul for Algerian weightlifters, who collectively surpassed 100 medals during the competitions, including 33 gold, 13 silver, and 44 bronze after four days of competition. This success further strengthens Algeria's bid to host the 2027 African Senior Weightlifting Championship, a key qualifier for the World Championship. Khaled Mehalhel, President of the African Weightlifting Federation, indicated the continental body's intention to formally propose Algeria as the host for this prestigious event.