Nairobi Championship Sees Algerian Boxers Win Eight Silvers

The Algerian national boxing team has secured at least eight silver medals at the 2026 African Championship, which is currently taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This significant sporting accomplishment was officially announced by the Algerian Olympic Committee on Wednesday evening via a statement on its Facebook page.

The committee's announcement specified that eight Algerian boxers, comprising both male and female athletes, successfully qualified for the finals across various weight categories. These qualifications guarantee each of them at least a silver medal. Among those securing their places in the finals are Mansouri Fatiha (51 kg), Aichoun Malak (54 kg), Ichrak Chaib (60 kg), Benan Jawhar (65 kg), Yaich Youcef Islam (70 kg), Abdou Mustapha (80 kg), Maoui Mohamed (85 kg), and Moussaoui Mohamed (+90 kg).

This strong showing at the African Championship highlights Algeria's growing prowess in continental boxing. The consistent performance of its athletes on an international stage underscores the country's commitment to sports development and its ability to compete at high levels, bringing national pride and recognition.