Historic achievement: Algeria wins three bronze medals at the U19 Boxing World Championships
Algerian boxing has achieved a historic milestone at the U19 World Championships in Budva, Montenegro, by securing three bronze medals for the first time in the country's history. The medalists are Riadh Belhaïdouche (-50 kg), Hanane Kainan (-70 kg), and Besma Bahri (-57 kg). In addition to these successes, Ismaïl Sahraoui (-60 kg) finished in a commendable fifth place. The National Technical Directorate stated that these results are the product of long-term hard work, discipline, and collective effort. Under the guidance of coach Ibrahim Bourenane, the 14-athlete delegation competed against over 550 boxers from 75 countries. Officials expressed their gratitude to the medical staff, coaches, and the Algerian Boxing Federation for their contributions to this unprecedented international performance.