[ad_1]
Faisal Kaddour becomes president From Jasperan association that aims to connect the Algerian diaspora with Algeria. In this column for TSA, he tells of Algeria’s unique experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
forumFrom the deep mourning for the martyrs on October 17, 1961, to Kayla Nemours Thanks to the courage and resilience of Imane Khelif, Algeria has risen to the top of the gymnastics world and left an indelible mark on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In addition to the exploits of our athletes, these Games have shown the world a little-known side of our country, and a return to these seems essential.
At the opening ceremony, Algeria stood out. Fate wanted this ceremony to take place on the Seine, where thousands of Algerians were thrown into the river and drowned by French police on October 17, 1961. Their “crime”: peaceful demonstration for Algerian independence.
Commemorate the martyrs and reject injustice
The Algerian delegation did not forget these tragic events as it sailed on the river, where it scattered roses in memory of the Algerians who, 63 years ago, sacrificed their lives so that their descendants could honor this flag today during the Olympic Games.
Watched by two billion people around the world, these images have allowed the world to discover a dark page in the history of French colonialism and measure the Algerian people’s enormous gratitude to their heroes.
The rest of the Algerian Olympics could have gone on “normally”, but malicious individuals chose to unfairly target a young woman for political reasons.
Humble origins, Iman Khalif Born in a village in the Tiaret province, she has been a boxer since childhood and has been competing on the world tour for more than a decade.
She has become the target of vicious attacks on her sexual identity, the most private aspect of her life, for reasons unrelated to sports.
I believe if Iman was “white” she would be protected by all progressive people. But Imane is Algerian and is treated differently.
We must wait for the entire Algerian people as a man – and in this case as a woman – to stand up for her so that the media, officials and “progressives” will finally take a stand and stop the injustice.
Iman Khalif: Heir to history’s great women
This event revealed to the world a constant of the Algerian people: the rejection of injustice. This rejection brought such unity to this woman that she is today a source of pride and a national icon, an honor far more precious than all the medals in the world.
The event also recalled the important place of Algerian women in the history of our country and the role they continue to play today.
Imane’s fight against injustice echoes the struggles of iconic figures such as Hasiba Ben Bouali, Jamila Bushrid, Jamila Bupacha, and many other women who have fought against oppression.
Iman showed the world that in Algeria, a woman is free to choose boxing, just as she can choose to be an engineer, an artist, a soldier or a housewife.
Far from the stereotypes left by colonial conquest, Algerian women are free, courageous and embody a rich and magnificent diversity.
So, from the toughness of a boxer to the grace of a gymnast, the people of Algeria were only one step away from achieving success in these Olympics.
Kayla Nemour was also a victim of an injustice that deprived her of the opportunity to participate in the Olympics and destroyed her lifelong dream, but she knew that through her excellence and determination, she kept the Algerian flag flying in the sky.
She thus became the first African and the first woman from the Arab world to win an Olympic gymnastics title. (Edited to remove repetition)
Algeria is able to welcome and fully support members of the community we have established abroad, but is being treated unfairly by the French Gymnastics Federation. Here again, what is important goes beyond simple sporting victories.
Algeria has demonstrated that it recognizes, loves and supports all children, regardless of where they live, where they were born or other nationalities.
These events remind me of what President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said during our exchange on November 17: “The national communities created abroad are an inseparable part of the motherland. »
The pride and passion that Kayla Nemours instilled in us was the most striking example of this.
In conclusion, the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a moment of glory and revelation for Algeria.
From the poignant memorial to the martyrs of October 17, 1961, to the resilience of our athletes, our nation has demonstrated its ability to turn adversity into victory.
The deeds of Kayla Nemours and Imane Khelif, and Algeria’s unwavering support for its children, wherever they are, offer the world a picture of solidarity, strength and determination.
Algeria, between memory, justice and Olympic glory
Algeria was able to remind everyone of the importance of memory, justice and solidarity. These values embodied by our champions resonate far beyond the realm of sport, demonstrating that our country is ready to stand up against injustice and celebrate excellence in all its forms.
Whether on the Olympic podium or in the hearts of those who struggle for truth, Algeria shines, holding high the colors of its flag and the hopes of all its people.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will therefore be etched in our memory not only as a period of sporting triumph, but also as a moment when Algeria demonstrated to the whole world the greatness of its soul and its indomitable spirit. May these moments inspire future generations and perpetuate the legacy of courage and dignity of our country.
*Chairman Jaspera
About Jaspera
Djazpora is an association dedicated to promoting the economic development of Algeria by uniting the skills, talents and resources of national communities established outside the United Nations.
[ad_2]
Source link
