The Tunisian rowing team made a strong start to the African Rowing Championships, winning 11 medals on the first day of competition. The championships, held at Lake Tunis, saw Tunisia take the top spot in the provisional standings. The team's impressive performance included 6 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. This commanding lead puts Tunisia ahead of Algeria, which has 7 medals, and Egypt, with 4 medals.
The Tunisian gold medal winners included Ghaith Kadri, who won the lightweight senior skiff event. Khadija Krimi also took gold in the senior women's skiff. Mohamed Rayene Hafsa won gold in the U23 men's skiff. The Tunisian team also excelled in the U23 men's lightweight double sculls, with Mohamed Yousri Hedhli and Mohamed Krimi taking gold. Additionally, the team won gold in the para-rowing mixed double sculls and the para-rowing men's skiff.
The two silver medals for Tunisia were won by Iyed Zantour and Abdelwadoud Riahi in the U19 men's double sculls. Amina and Sarra Zammali won silver in the senior women's double sculls. The bronze medals were won by Sarra Laamari and Wala Lamri in the U19 women's double sculls. Yoldez Othmani took bronze in the U23 women's skiff. Hani Sbaytia and Amine Harchi won bronze in the men's double sculls.
This recent success follows Tunisia's dominant performance at the 17th International Tunis Regatta, held on September 27. At the regatta, Tunisia won 30 medals, including 15 gold medals. The team finished well ahead of the United Arab Emirates, which won 8 medals. Algeria finished third with 4 medals.
The African Rowing Championships will continue for two more days at Lake Tunis. Tunisia's strong performance has put the team in a prime position to win the overall title. The team's success is a testament to the country's growing presence in the sport.
The Tunisian rowing team's performance has been impressive in recent years. At the JM Tarente championships, Tunisian rowers Dhaouadi and Krimi won bronze, contributing to the team's total of 25 medals. The team's continued success will be closely watched in the coming days.
The final days of the African Rowing Championships will see intense competition as teams vie for the top spot. With Tunisia's strong lead, the team must maintain their performance to secure the title. The championships will conclude with the presentation of medals and the crowning of the overall champion.
Key points
- Tunisia won 11 medals, including 6 gold, on the first day of the African Rowing Championships.
- The Tunisian team took the top spot in the provisional standings, ahead of Algeria and Egypt.
- The championships will continue for two more days at Lake Tunis.
