Algerians conquer Paris?

The 2024 Paris Olympics are about to begin and Algeria is one of the 206 participating delegations. If unfortunately in 2020 our athletes returned empty-handed, this time 46 will try to return to the Olympic podium. During all the Olympic Games, Dzfoot reviews the performances of our athletes every day. Today, before the big celebrations begin, let’s analyze the best chances of medals and success.

In 2012, the legendary Taoufik Makhloufi followed the country’s predecessors in history and won the last gold medal, including 4 gold medals in the 1500m. Nouria Benida-Merah and Taoufik Makhloufi were at the top of the world for 4 consecutive years and will always be legends of the country. In 1996, Hocine Soltani won the fifth and last boxing gold medal. After winning the bronze medal 4 years ago, 12 years later, our athletes are ready to return to success and for many, they go to these Olympic Games with ambition.

Gold, their ambition has come true!

– Kylia NemoursAt only 17 years old, she is one of the favorites for the gold medal in this event. Since she chose to represent Algeria in 2022, the young gymnast has achieved a series of successes on the international stage. In 2022, she won two gold medals at the Arab Championships in Oran, competing for the first time in green. In 2023, she became the African individual champion and third in the team. It was at the World Championships in France that we achieved our first global success. She won a silver medal on the balance beam and a bronze medal on the uneven bars. Since the beginning of 2024, she has accumulated 8 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal in the various Gymnastics World Cup events. In Bucharest, she dominated the competition from start to finish, winning gold medals in all events and a total of 4 gold medals. A few months ago, she expressed her ambitions for the Olympics while remaining humble. “I’m obviously happy to represent my country, Algeria, I won different titles at the World Championships, why not at the Paris Olympics?”

– Iman Khalifanother great hope of Algeria. The 26-year-old has overcome many obstacles. In March 2023, at the World Championships in New Delhi, she suffered an ignominious disqualification in the final qualifying round and narrowly missed the world title. After recovering, she qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and is considered one of the favorites for the Olympics. Khalif regained momentum after the 2023 layoff and showed impressive form before the Olympics. Last June, she won the US Open in Colorado. As the 2023 Boxing World Silver Medalist, she is one of the main favorites for the gold medal in the -63 kg category. His path to the Olympic title will be revealed in the draw this Thursday.

– Jamel SejatiGiven his excellent performances this year, he will most likely be the leading figure in the Algerian athletics team in Paris. In the recent Diamond League in Monaco, Sejati impressed the world with a time of 1:41.46, thus breaking his own personal and national record and the record for 2024. Hailing from Tiaret, Algeria, he is now the third fastest runner in history over 800m. His performances in the principality make it easier than ever to reach the Olympic podium. Two of his compatriots, Slimani Moula and Mohamed Ali Gouaned, will also compete in the 800m. The ideal situation would be to have three Algerians in the final to control the competition.

A real goal…

– Driss MessaudThe 22-year-old judoka from Oran, a graduate of Paris Saint-Germain, is approaching these Olympic Games with great ambitions. As the reigning African and Mediterranean champion, an Olympic medal would make his dream come true. At the last World Championships, he finished 7th, defeating the reigning world champion, Tessander Ochir. Even if he is not the favorite to reach the podium, he is still a very serious candidate and will not be underestimated, as he has the ability to beat anyone. Unfortunately, the draw gave him an opponent from the Zionist criminal entity. To be continued…

– Slimane Mulla2023 could have been a successful year, but unfortunately he almost made it to the world podium at the World Championships. Fifth place, correct time of 1:43.93, won the bronze medal. In 2024, he won the 800m in the Diamond League in China. If he had the ability to reach the top, his irregularities could cost him dearly.

– Rumeza BualemeThe reigning African, Arab and Mediterranean champion has so far been unable to break into the world’s elite. But in 2022, she proved her worth by defeating reigning world champion Ace of Kajiri. If she is not the favorite, there is no doubt that she is fully capable of creating a surprise.

– Bachi Sayyid AzaraAt 28, this could be his last chance to win an Olympic medal. As the reigning African and Mediterranean champion, he has a chance to win gold at the 2023 World Games and if some athletes show better preparation, it is undeniable that he will have a card to play.

– Walid BidaniA total of 19 African gold medalists and the defending Mediterranean champion in the category. He was a candidate for the 2020 medals but unfortunately had to withdraw due to Covid-19. Bronze medalist of the 2019 World Championships, there is no doubt that he has the ability to move closer to the world elite.

The Olympic Games for Algerian athletes will officially begin tomorrow and the Dzfoot team wishes all our representatives great success. Potential success for the athletes mentioned and maybe even other surprises that have not been mentioned.

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