The 16th Imdighasene International Marathon took place in Batna, Algeria, with a significant participation from various teams and provinces. The competition saw impressive results in different categories. In the 13km men's race, Boucharb Abdullah from the Mila team took the first place, followed by Ben Saad Abdel Ali from the Batna Serab team in second place, and Birch Abdel Mouamen from the Blida Oulad Yaich team in third place.

In the women's 13km race, Ismaeil Nesma from Mouloudia Algiers took the top spot, while Badairie Chaourezad from the Algiers Civil Protection team came in second, and Zandawi Noual from the same team took third place. Additionally, Masoudi Nesma secured the top spot in the Masters category. The Civil Protection team demonstrated a remarkable performance, especially in the women's 13km race, where they occupied the top three positions.

The men's 42km relay race saw the duo of Hajlawi Abdel Kader and Zakria Tedouirt from the Aftar team take the first spot, followed by the Tébessa team duo of Hamayzia Akram and Allouani Boubaker in second place, and the Batna team duo of Ben Bacha Mohamed and Garfi Sami in third place. In the 42km men's individual race, Ghilas Abdel Nasser from the Blida team took the top spot with a time of 2:26:47.

The 42km men's individual race saw Ghilas Abdel Nasser from the Blida team take the top spot with a time of 2:26:47, followed by Jamil Moulay from the Batna Serab team with a time of 2:30:49, and Abdel Aqoullou from the Telagh team in Sidi Bel Abbès with a time of 2:38:10. In the 42km women's individual race, Masoudi Houria from the Batna Serab team took the top spot.

The Civil Protection athletics team made a notable presence in the competition, particularly in the women's 13km race, where they dominated the top three positions. Additionally, Masoudi Nesma secured the top spot in the Masters category. In the 13km men's race, Hallal Fatih secured fourth place, while Zekrini Ayoub came in fifth.

The 16th Imdighasene International Marathon witnessed a strong participation from various teams and provinces, with the Civil Protection team demonstrating a remarkable performance, especially in the women's events. The competition saw impressive results in different categories, with winners from various teams and provinces.

The event took place in Batna, Algeria, and saw a significant participation from runners across the country. The Civil Protection team's dominance in the women's events was a notable highlight of the competition. The marathon's 16th edition was a success, with various teams and provinces participating and showcasing their athletic abilities.

Key points

  • The Civil Protection team dominated the women's events at the 16th Imdighasene International Marathon.
  • Masoudi Nesma secured the top spot in the Masters category.
  • Ghilas Abdel Nasser took the top spot in the 42km men's individual race with a time of 2:26:47.

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