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Weightlifting: Algeria Secures 122 Medals at Arab and African Championships

The Algerian weightlifting team concluded the Arab and African championships in Mostaganem with a remarkable haul of 122 medals, including 47 gold. Facing competitors from 29 nations, Algeria finished second in the overall standings, behind Egypt, while clinching the Arab title in the senior category. The total count includes 68 medals from the Arab championship and 54 from the African event. Mohamed Bouabache, the national technical director, praised the high technical level and the new records set during the competition. Notable individual performances included Amina Yahia Mamoun, who won nine gold medals, along with strong displays from Lakhder Zaidi and Lamis Driss. Furthermore, the coaching staff highlighted the encouraging progress of young athletes competing at an international level for the first time.