The Algerian boxing team has secured its place in the finals of the African Elite Championship, held in Nairobi, Kenya, with eight boxers reaching the finals, guaranteeing at least eight silver medals while continuing the competition for gold medals.
In the women's category, Ichrak Chaib advanced to the final in the 60 kg weight class after defeating Benin's Souho Diani by unanimous decision, 5-0. Fatiha Mansouri also reached the final in the 51 kg category, winning against Tanzania's Sofia Ramadan Hamisi by the same score.
In the men's competitions, Youssef Islam Yaich qualified for the final in the 70 kg weight class, Mustafa Abdo in the 80 kg, and Mohamed Maoui in the 85 kg, ensuring all three at least silver medals as they await their final matches in search of gold.
The list of Algerian boxers who qualified for the finals includes the following eight names:
Mansouri Fatiha: 51 kg.
Aichoun Malak: 54 kg.
Ichrak Chaib: 60 kg.
Banan Jouhar: 65 kg.
Youssef Islam Yaich: 70 kg.
Mustafa Abdo: 80 kg.
Mohamed Maoui: 85 kg.
Mohamed Moussaoui: over 90 kg.
The national elite team is looking to convert this collective qualification into gold medals at the conclusion of the continental competition taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 14 to 28.
The qualification of eight boxers for the finals gives Algeria the opportunity to finish the championship with impressive results, as they await the outcomes of the decisive matches to determine the winners of the gold and silver medals.
