The Tunisian rowing team concluded their participation in the Africa Rowing Championships, held on Lake Tunis, at the top of the standings with a total of 19 medals. This impressive haul consisted of 10 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals, securing Tunisia's pole position. The championships, which took place over two days, saw Tunisia surpass Egypt, which finished second with 8 medals, and Algeria, which took third with 13 medals.
On the final day of the championships, held on Wednesday, the Tunisian team added 4 gold and 4 silver medals to their tally. Khadija Krimi and Salma Dhaouadi won gold in the women's lightweight double sculls, while Mohamed Krimi secured gold in the men's U23 lightweight single sculls. Mariem Bouchoucha and Yosra Hedhli also claimed gold in the cadette U19 and U23 lightweight single sculls, respectively.
The silver medals on the final day were won by Salma Dhaouadi in the senior women's single sculls, Ghaith Kadri in the senior men's single sculls, Iyed Zantour in the cadet U19 single sculls, and Iheb Laghouane and Mohamed Rayène Hafsa in the men's U23 double sculls. These results added to the team's overall medal count, solidifying their position at the top of the standings.
On the previous day, Tuesday, the Tunisian team had already secured 11 medals, including 6 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. Ghaith Kadri, Khadija Krimi, and Mohamed Rayene Hafsa were among the gold medal winners, claiming top spots in their respective categories. The team's para-rowing athletes also performed well, with Mohamed Islem Bouglia and Hadir Ben Gharib winning gold in the mixed double sculls.
In addition to the gold medals, the Tunisian team also won several bronze medals throughout the championships. Sarra Laamari and Wala Lamri claimed bronze in the U19 women's double sculls, while Yoldez Othmani and Hani Sbaytia also secured bronze medals in their respective events. These results contributed to Tunisia's overall medal tally and demonstrated the team's depth and skill.
The Africa Rowing Championships were preceded by the 17th edition of the Tunis International Regatta, which took place on September 27. In this event, Tunisia also dominated the standings, winning 30 medals, including 15 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze. The team's strong performance in both events demonstrates their strength and competitiveness in the sport.
The Tunisian team's success in the Africa Rowing Championships is a testament to their hard work and dedication. With a total of 19 medals, including 10 gold, the team has set a high standard for future competitions. As they look to build on this success, the team's athletes will undoubtedly continue to strive for excellence in the sport.
Key points
- Tunisia won 19 medals, including 10 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze, to top the Africa Rowing Championships.
- The Tunisian team dominated the championships, surpassing Egypt and Algeria in the medal standings.
- The team's success was highlighted by strong performances in several events, including the women's lightweight double sculls and the men's U23 lightweight single sculls.
