Morocco Competes in the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Hong Kong

The Moroccan national team will participate in the World Taekwondo Championship, focusing on Poomsae standard and freestyle categories, held in Hong Kong, China, from November 30 to December 4, 2024.

National team composition (individual category):

• Under 14 years: Fatima Zahra Slimani
• Under 30 years: Lamiya El Melhaoui and Moussa Ksstite
• Under 40 years: Ali Amsenaw
• Under 50 years: Saïd Fridioui
• Under 60 years: Abdel Salam El Hayek
• Under 65 years: Idriss El Arqoubi
• Above 17 years: Yahya Benomar

Pair competitions:

• Under 30 (male): Hiba Allah El Hayek and Omar Ksstite
• Under 30 (female): Malak Khabali and Lamiya El Melhaoui
• Above 17 (mixed freestyle): Hajar Saadi and Ayoub Chaaer

Team events (freestyle, above 17 years):

• Ayoub Chaaer, Yahya Benomar, Younes Aali, Hajar Saadi, and Malak Khabali

The Royal Moroccan Taekwondo Federation stated that the team underwent rigorous preparation, including technical and physical training, with a focus on enhancing Poomsae performance. This competition style emphasizes psychological and motivational aspects using modern pedagogical approaches.

This global event provides a significant platform for the Moroccan team to showcase its skills and highlight the progress of taekwondo in Morocco.